Our America Part 1

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    LeAlan and Lloyd grew up on the south side of Chicago.

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Our America Part 1 explores the challenging realities faced by LeAlan and Lloyd growing up in South Chicago. This quiz assesses understanding of their socio-economic conditions, family dynamics, and the impact of their environment.

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    LeAlan and Lloyd had an easy life and grew up in nice, comfortable homes.

    • TRUE

    • FALSE

    Correct Answer
    A. FALSE
    Explanation
    The given statement contradicts the information provided in the question. It states that LeAlan and Lloyd had an easy life and grew up in nice, comfortable homes, but the correct answer is FALSE. This suggests that their lives were not easy and they did not grow up in comfortable homes.

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    LeAlan's grandmother is a constant and reliable figure in his life.

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    Correct Answer
    A. TRUE
    Explanation
    LeAlan's grandmother being a constant and reliable figure in his life means that she is always present and dependable for him. This suggests that she plays an important role in his life, providing support, guidance, and stability. LeAlan can rely on his grandmother for emotional support, advice, and assistance whenever needed. Her consistent presence in his life likely helps him feel secure and loved, contributing to his overall well-being.

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    LeAlan's sister, Janelle, dropped out of high school to raise her baby.

    • TRUE

    • FALSE

    Correct Answer
    A. TRUE
    Explanation
    The given statement suggests that LeAlan's sister, Janelle, made the decision to leave high school in order to take care of her child. This implies that Janelle prioritized her responsibilities as a mother over her education, leading her to drop out of high school. Therefore, the statement is true.

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  • 5. 

    LeAlan and Lloyd like to drop rocks on "subruban" cars from the overpass.

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    • FALSE

    Correct Answer
    A. TRUE
    Explanation
    The given statement suggests that LeAlan and Lloyd enjoy throwing rocks at cars in suburban areas from an overpass. The word "subruban" is misspelled, but it can be inferred that it refers to suburban cars. Therefore, the correct answer is TRUE, indicating that LeAlan and Lloyd do engage in this activity.

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    LeAlan thinks his friend, George, is cool because he sells drugs.

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    Correct Answer
    A. FALSE
    Explanation
    The given statement suggests that LeAlan thinks his friend George is cool because he sells drugs. However, the correct answer is FALSE. Selling drugs is illegal and unethical, so it is unlikely that LeAlan would think George is cool for engaging in such activities. It is important to promote positive and legal behaviors rather than glorifying illegal actions.

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  • 7. 

    LeAlan's sister has about 25 friends who have been killed.

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    • FALSE

    Correct Answer
    A. TRUE
    Explanation
    The given statement suggests that LeAlan's sister has approximately 25 friends who have been killed. This implies that LeAlan's sister has experienced a significant amount of loss and tragedy in her life. The answer "TRUE" indicates that this statement is correct and that LeAlan's sister indeed has around 25 friends who have been killed.

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  • 8. 

    LeAlan was named after his two uncles and Marvin Gaye.

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    Correct Answer
    A. TRUE
    Explanation
    LeAlan being named after his two uncles and Marvin Gaye is a true statement. This suggests that LeAlan's parents chose to honor his two uncles and the famous singer Marvin Gaye by giving him a name that combines elements from all three individuals.

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    Mrs. Tolson, the school principal, thinks the students at her school lazy and won't amount to much in life.

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    • FALSE

    Correct Answer
    A. FALSE
    Explanation
    The given answer is FALSE. This means that Mrs. Tolson's belief that the students at her school are lazy and won't amount to much in life is not correct.

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    LeAlan's mother has cancer and lives in a home for people who are terminally ill.

    • TRUE

    • FALSE

    Correct Answer
    A. FALSE
    Explanation
    The statement is false because there is no information given about LeAlan's mother living in a home for people who are terminally ill. The sentence only mentions that she has cancer, but it does not specify her living situation. Therefore, we cannot assume that she lives in a home for terminally ill people.

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