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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 1 – 2 .

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the woman at the cafe tell the author her son was not accepted at the college of her choice in Chapter 1?
(a) Because of his lack of extracurricular activities.
(b) Because of affirmative action.
(c) Because of his failing grades.
(d) Because of his lack of ambition.

2. What is the name of Serena Williams's sister?
(a) Venus Williams.
(b) Sarah Williams.
(c) Marie Williams.
(d) Angela Williams.

3. Who is the researcher that came up with the term "John Henryism"?
(a) Mariana Alves.
(b) Chris Marker.
(c) Sherman James.
(d) Glenn Ligon.

4. The author claims in Chapter 1, "A friend argues that Americans battle between the 'historical self' and" what?
(a) "The 'future self.'"
(b) "The 'cultural self.'"
(c) "The 'self self.'"
(d) "The need for power."

5. Who is the teacher described in Chapter 1?
(a) Mrs. Anderson.
(b) Mr. Jackson.
(c) Mrs. James.
(d) Sister Evelyn.

Short Answer Questions

1. What word from Chapter 2 means to have commercialized something?

2. What film does the author describe seeing with a friend in Chapter 1?

3. What tennis tournament have the Williams sisters boycotted since 2001?

4. What does the author describe her new therapist specializing in, in Chapter 1?

5. What tennis superstar expressed his shock that Serena Williams was able to hold it together after losing the semifinal match in the 2004 Women's U.S. Open?

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