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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9, The Memory of Enemies.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Steele said that being which of the following 'in no way spares one from being human'?
(a) Racist.
(b) Educated.
(c) Black.
(d) White.

2. How did Steele say blacks address doubt?
(a) They never have doubts.
(b) They ask others to help them deal with it.
(c) They deal with it head-on.
(d) They avoid it.

3. Being torn between middle class values and racial identity and excuses for bad behavior is defined as what by Steele?
(a) Double bind.
(b) Double dutch.
(c) Double minded.
(d) Double jeopardy.

4. What did Steele say has been the source of many problems?
(a) Many focus on the goals of affirmative action rather than the means of it.
(b) Many focus on the goals and means of affirmative action.
(c) Many focus on the means of affirmative action rather than the goals of it.
(d) Many do not focus on the goals or means of affirmative action.

5. What does Steele say would be the secret to writing this book, if there was such a a thing?
(a) Commence with the premise that all races are composed of humans.
(b) He is only writing from an objective point-of-view.
(c) Politics plays a key role in the separation of race, of which he writes.
(d) He is only writing from a subjective point-of-view.

Short Answer Questions

1. As per Steele's thoughts, what type of work ethic is generally indicative of someone in the middle class?

2. In Steele's opinion, why do blacks avoid 'important opportunities'?

3. What is the reason for the accusation against Steele in Chapter 2?

4. What does affirmative action on college campuses strive to do to the attitudes of the white students, as per Steele?

5. What type of shock did Steele say individuals are said to be a part of when in mixed-race situations?

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