revolt of the cockroach people by olga moran, taylor currie, melinda rojas

Revolt of the Cockroach People

By Olga Moran, Taylor Currie, Melinda Rojas

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What does Angela Davis say about the people in power (i.e. the president)?

• “we must get those pigs out of their positions of power.”

What is Angela Davis referred to as in the text?

• “The Black Beauty”

Why were the Chicano students busted at Campbell Hall?

• For holding a Cinco de Mayo celebration.

Why does the crowd at UCLA start disliking Brown when he is giving his speech ?

• He is telling them that this is not a game and when it comes down to it, they will probably hide behind their skin and status.

What is the verdict on the school riot case of East Los Angeles Thirteen?

• They are set free.

Where does Brown come in in the election?

• In second place out of four candidates.

What does brown after the election?

• Takes a vacation to Acapulco.

Who does Jesus (Brown’s brother) compare Brown to and what did he do?

• Lopito• He came across a mountain with a beautiful

view, owned by American and brought Indians, Mexicans, and the poor to live there.

What changes Brown’s mind on taking a long vacation?

• His friend, Roland Zanzibar is dead and Corky Gonzales was arrested.

What does WASP stand for?

White Anglo-Saxon Protestant

What is a Chicano?

Persons whose ancestors were native to this continent and whose last names are Spanish or Spanish sounding.

What does George say is on the wall outside of the court?

• “kill” with an arrow pointing to the judges name plate.

Why did the judge send Brown to jail for two days?

• Because he was sassing him and interrupting.

What is Buffalo Browns real name ?

• Ralph Gomez

What is the final verdict for the Toner Flats Seven

• Innocent

What was Corky convicted of?

• Misdemeanor possession of a weapon 40 days and 40 nights in jail.

At the end what did Brown, Pelon, Gilbert, and Sailor Boy do?

• Put a bomb in the toilet of the courthouse.