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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6, On Being Black and Middle Class.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Steele's view said that vulnerability affects what aspects of black life?
(a) Clothing styles and dance ONLY.
(b) Politics, clothing styles and dance.
(c) Politics ONLY.
(d) Politics and clothing ONLY.

2. What does Steele say is one of the downfalls of the 'black identity'?
(a) It encourages segregation of schools.
(b) It does not accept people of other races in social settings.
(c) It does not promote individuality.
(d) It lessens the number of religious institutions.

3. On college campuses, blacks many times engage in what type of behavior, in Steele's view?
(a) Self-satisfaction.
(b) Self-sacrificing.
(c) Self-segregation.
(d) Self-righteousness.

4. In what way did Steele say 'black innocence affects society and the government?
(a) It only affects the white community and makes it feel inferior.
(b) It only affects the black community and allows it to feel superior.
(c) It doesn't affect society or government.
(d) It requires them to implement change.

5. In what state does Steele work?
(a) New York.
(b) Montana.
(c) Texas.
(d) California.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do many blacks say Steele has failed to recognize?

2. Being torn between middle class values and racial identity and excuses for bad behavior is defined as what by Steele?

3. What did Steele say other blacks think of a black person who moves toward the middle class?

4. What nickname did Chapter 4 say some blacks are given when they strive for achievement?

5. What did Steele say pride requires of blacks?

(see the answer key)

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