Ravi Shankar - Nothing Has Made Me Feel More American Than Going To Jail

Ravi Shankar - Nothing Has Made Me Feel More American Than Going To Jail

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The video discusses the author's memoir about their experiences with the criminal justice system, highlighting themes of immigration, racial inequality, and incarceration. The author shares personal stories from their time in Hartford Correctional Center, reflecting on the systemic issues within the prison system and advocating for reform. The narrative emphasizes the need for a better understanding of the historical and racial roots of mass incarceration and calls for systemic change.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main theme of the narrator's upcoming memoir?

Their experiences with the criminal justice system

Their childhood in Washington DC

Their career as an English professor

Their travels to six different countries

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What realization did the narrator have after being incarcerated?

Incarceration is a rare occurrence in the US

The US has a fair justice system

Incarceration is a common experience for many Americans of color

The US incarcerates fewer people than other countries

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where is the Hartford Correctional Center located?

On an urban stretch near car dealerships and fast food restaurants

Near a university campus

In a suburban neighborhood

In a rural area

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the narrator's initial reaction to being admitted to the correctional center?

They were indifferent

They were petrified

They were excited

They felt at ease

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a common practice in the correctional facility that surprised the narrator?

Overcrowding in the gymnasium

Allowing inmates to have personal phones

Providing luxurious accommodations

Offering gourmet meals

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the correctional officers refer to the narrator?

Professor

Inmate 123

Big Bang Theory

The New Guy

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of the challenges faced by inmates in the correctional facility?

Overabundance of food

Lack of medical attention

Access to education

Too much free time

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