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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3, Being Black and Feeling Blue, Black Hesitation on the Brink.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was Steele doing on the afternoon of the birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. in 1986?
(a) Completing a homework assignment about race relations.
(b) Participating in a 'black panther' meeting.
(c) Arguing with his parents about the injustices of blacks.
(d) Listening to an interview about the state of black America.

2. What did an old professor of Steele's say?
(a) 'Ideas themselves come a dime a dozen.'
(b) 'Practice what you preach.'
(c) 'Education is key.'
(d) 'Charity begins at home.'

3. According to Steele, what race is considered the most 'despised' race?
(a) Asians.
(b) Blacks.
(c) Whites.
(d) Latinos.

4. At the conclusion of the introduction, who did Steele thank?
(a) His neighbor.
(b) His agent.
(c) His parents.
(d) His dog.

5. Steele believes some people have chosen what over race?
(a) Moral principles.
(b) Religion.
(c) Popularity.
(d) Individuality.

Short Answer Questions

1. Steele's daughter's name is which of the following?

2. What did Steele say is the driving force when one gives utmost attention to race?

3. In what state does Steele work?

4. What does Steele say must be shared between blacks and whites?

5. What is Steele's son's name?

(see the answer key)

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