Determine the selection's thesis? Locate sentence(s) in which Staples states his main idea. If he does not state thesis explicitly, express it in your own words.
How did Staples first learn that he was considered threat by many people? How did this 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 appear nonthreatening to others? Why do these precautions work?