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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part III, Ladder to the Light, A Series of Hinged Turning Points, Chapter 9, Mirrors and Windows.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did the Jewish student deface the portrait in Williams' story?
(a) He colored it black.
(b) He drew moustaches.
(c) He wrote "Hmm Hmm" on it.
(d) He drew glasses.

2. Whose portrait did the Jewish student in Williams' story deface?
(a) Jesus'.
(b) Beethoven's.
(c) The President's.
(d) George Washington's.

3. What does Williams say she disagreed about racial preference being?
(a) A thing of the past.
(b) Necessary.
(c) A slippery slope.
(d) Useless.

4. What did Williams need help with in Part III, Chapter 9?
(a) Dealing with racism.
(b) Making a point to her students.
(c) Dealing with students.
(d) Grading her papers.

5. What does Williams say there was a phantom of in neutrality?
(a) Racism.
(b) Liberty.
(c) Slavery.
(d) Lawlessness.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did the conference remind Williams of Tawana Brawley?

2. What does Williams say recent affirmative action jurisprudence rejected?

3. What does Williams say added complexities to her opinions?

4. What did Williams use her story about the store to illustrate?

5. What answer was Williams given by those she asked for help?

(see the answer key)

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