Dreamland Burning

Multiple Choice

1. C (Various sections)

2. A (Various sections)

3. C (Various sections)

4. B (Part 1, Section 14)

5. D (Various sections)

6. D (Various sections)

7. B (Various sections)

8. C (Various sections)

9. B (Various sections)

10. A (Part 1, Section 20)

11. D (Various sections)

12. B (Various sections)

13. A (Various sections)

14. D (Part 2, Section 7)

15. A (Various sections)

Long Answer

1. The author is likely pointing out that racism is complicated and that both Rowan and James are confused about what racism truly is. The author is also acknowledging that biological differences do exist and that identifying biological differences in a scientific way is not necessarily a racist act. (Various sections)

2. Many of the characters are influenced by family members, such as Vernon, who create a perspective in their children that is not easily changed. Even Will at the beginning of the novel shares many of the perspectives of his culture. Some tactics used by the KKK were propaganda and a junior section to get children involved. The prevailing attitude of the time also permitted illegal acts to be committed against people of color. Many people who disagreed did not speak up, wanting to avoid becoming targets of violence themselves, which is what Will pretends to do to preserve his life.