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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Steele define the self-descriptions that justify one's fears?
(a) Discoveries.
(b) Inflections.
(c) Portraits.
(d) Holdings.

2. Steele said that blacks do not know how to do what?
(a) Ignore the racial tensions of the past.
(b) Be free.
(c) Accept individuals from other races.
(d) Forgive the racial tensions of the past.

3. Of the following, which is a method mentioned in Chapter 4 of creating a black identity?
(a) Racism.
(b) Ignorance.
(c) Victimization.
(d) Aggression.

4. What does Steele say is the first step to pursuing power?
(a) Engaging in formal training to make sure he / she can handle the power.
(b) Convincing oneself that he / she is entitled to it.
(c) Violently protesting it.
(d) Conquering the victim.

5. How did Steele say blacks should address the methods of creating the black identity?
(a) Avoid some and implement others according to what the white race tells them is right.
(b) Implement them all.
(c) Avoid them all.
(d) Avoid some and implement others according to what they believe is right.

6. In what profession is Steele's wife?
(a) Teaching.
(b) Clinical psychology.
(c) Nursing.
(d) Law.

7. Rather than doing away with racial insecurities, what type of state did Steele say many blacks fall into?
(a) Denial.
(b) Acceptance.
(c) Deep fear.
(d) Anger.

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

9. What is the oldest formula of aggression, according to Steele?
(a) One's difference from another makes him / her bad, which justifies another's power over that person.
(b) Remain defensive in every situation to prevent being mistreated.
(c) If one mistreats another, that gives the other person the right to retaliate.
(d) Love in spite of how one is being treated is the best policy.

10. Methods of creating a black identity is also known as what, said Steele?
(a) Themes of recognition.
(b) Themes of recommendations.
(c) Themes of recomposition.
(d) Themes of reconciliation.

11. What president did Chapter 1 say Steele agrees with on many issues?
(a) George Bush, Sr.
(b) Jimmy Carter.
(c) Ronald Reagan.
(d) Bill Clinton.

12. What nickname did Chapter 4 say some blacks are given when they strive for achievement?
(a) Sell-outs.
(b) Squares.
(c) Oreos.
(d) Non-conformists.

13. It's Steele's belief that what creates a false reality for blacks?
(a) Denying shame.
(b) Graduating from college.
(c) Affirmation from few whites.
(d) 'Acting white'.

14. What is Steele often accused of being?
(a) Incompetent.
(b) Biased.
(c) Racist.
(d) Inauthentic.

15. What profession did Chapter 2 say Steele worked in?
(a) Law.
(b) Teaching.
(c) Medicine.
(d) Politics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of barrier did Steele say is the most powerful barrier blocking black progress?

2. What does Steele say is a bad source of recomposition for blacks?

3. What period in time did Steele refer to as 'turbulent'?

4. What topic of discussion did Steele and his friends 'suddenly' bring up?

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

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