What is selection's thesis? Locate sentence(s) in which Staples states his main idea. If he doesn't state the thesis explicitly, express it in your own words.
How did Staples first learn that he was considered the threat by many people? How did discovery make him feel?
Write down some of the dangers which Staples has encountered because of his race? How has he handled each dangerous situation?
What "precautions" does Staples take to seem nonthreatening to others? Why do these precautions work?