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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 7, Fire and Ice.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Williams argue about the relation between property rights and family liberties African Americans endured under slavery?
(a) It is reversed today.
(b) It is still present in some countries.
(c) It disappeared in 1976.
(d) It still exists today.

2. What does Williams say some people claimed when she told her story about the store?
(a) She didn't ask why she was refused access.
(b) She didn't present another opinion.
(c) They had similar stories.
(d) She didn't ask the man's name.

3. What does Williams say some people thought when she told her story about the store?
(a) She did not know why she was refused access.
(b) She was singled out for being a woman.
(c) She unfairly puts the salesman on trial.
(d) She made things up.

4. How does Williams describe as abstract law?
(a) Justice.
(b) The court system.
(c) Affirmative action.
(d) The appeals system.

5. Who did Williams write an article for about her being prevented from entering the store?
(a) A Law Review.
(b) A church bulletin.
(c) A consumer rights magazine.
(d) An African-American journal.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Williams say small businesses used to rationalize the changes in the mid 80's?

2. What does Williams say was the first racist attitude?

3. What does Williams argue affirmative action should be protected as?

4. What does Williams believe that parts of the social contract in the United States involved?

5. What does Williams say the liberal understand freedom as?

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