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When someone experiences trauma, they are in a mental state of extreme shock caused by a very frightening or unpleasant experience. What has caused the speaker to seek trauma counseling?

• microaggressions, daily indignities that communicate prejudice

• a car accident

• John Henryism

• Affirmative Action

In line 42, Doberman pinscher and German shepherd are kinds of dogs. How does the therapist speak if she is like a wounded dog who has gained the power of speech?

• offended

• suprised

• barking

• yelling

In line 45, why does the therapist apologize?

• because she missed the appointment

• because she didn't give clear directions

• because she yelled

• because she profiled the speaker as a trespasser

What is the impact of the last line, “I am so sorry, so, so, sorry”?

• few people realize that they should apologize for implicit bias

• no amount of apologizing will make up for racism

• the therapist feels really bad about her mistake

• the speaker is sorry that this is how the world is