2. In chapter 2. Anita says, "It doesn't make any sense. If the SIM are policemen, secret or not, shouldn't we trust them instead of being afraid of them?". Based on the quote, prior to asking this question, how did
Anita feel towards authority?

Anita felt that, the authority are supposed to be trusted and in return they will get the protection which they want from them rather than them, being feared. Unfortunately, her reaction was shocking when she got to learn that, the SIM are policemen actually working for the authority and the are being feared by people. That was, actually why she made the statement about "shouldn't we trust them?"

Explanation:

- "the answers are a and b.  

when cullen speaks of planting while others reap, and standing "abject and mute," he is speaking about the racial injustices present in american society. as these injustices have changed over time, the american identity  has also shifted. those changes are, in turn, reflected in american literature."