The Space Traders

What could the space ships in the story be symbolic of?

• Opportunity

• Slave ships

• NASA's efforts to advance

• A move in the right direction

On Pg. 5, Para. 4, why did the President glance at Professor Golightly when he made his closing statement?

• He looked forward to the plan he would draft up.

• Professor Golightly was the only one in the meeting who wouldn't keep the information confidential.

• Professor Golightly looked at him first

• Professor Golightly wanted to lead the next meeting

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Although Golightly was referred to as an “Uncle Tom,” what did he pride himself with being?

• The President's right hand man

• Extremely conservative

• A Republican

• The man on the inside

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Do you feel like Golightly being characterized as an Uncle Tom is fair?

• Yes, because he is.

• Yes, but it's not his fault.

• No, they need to cut him some slack.

• No, but he's on his way to being one.

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During the meeting, what big chance did Golightly miss out on, and why was his failure so impactful? (Pg. 4. Para. 6,7)

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Who was Gleason Golightly's hero?

• Martin Luther King Jr.

• W.E.B. DuBois

• Booker T. Washington

• Marcus Garvey

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What type of deal was offered to Golightly and his family?

• Be the first to go to outer space.

• He could stop the trade in exchange for his life.

• Tey could send a white family in their place.

• They could be smuggled out of the country.

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"We all know that black rights, black interests, black property, even black lives are expendable whenever their sacrifice will further or sustain white needs or preferences."

In your opinion, does this quote still ring true today? If so, give an example from current history.

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What does Golightly mean in this quote? Is it an accurate statement?

For [black people], liberal optimism is smothered by their life experience.

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Why does Golightly want to accept the Space Traders' offer? (Pg. 7)