World Bank Chief Says He 'Grew Up' With Racial Slurs

The transcript details the speaker's family background, focusing on their parents' journey from Korea to the United States in the 1950s. It highlights their struggles and achievements, including the father's role as a dentist and the mother's academic excellence. The speaker recounts their own childhood in Iowa, excelling in academics and sports despite facing racial discrimination. These experiences shaped their understanding of societal challenges and aspirations.

What profession did the narrator's father pursue in the army that helped him get a scholarship to the United States?

• Dentist

• Teacher

• Engineer

• Doctor

What challenge did the narrator's father face upon returning to the United States?

• He had to learn a new language.

• He had to redo part of his dental education.

• He had to find a new job.

• He had to move to a different country.

In which state did the narrator's family settle after moving back to the United States?

• New York

• California

• Texas

• Iowa

What roles did the narrator hold in high school?

• Basketball player and musician

• Football coach and teacher

• Science club president and artist

• Class president and valedictorian

What type of discrimination did the narrator face during sports events?

• Religious discrimination

• Racial discrimination

• Age discrimination

• Gender discrimination