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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part V (Pages 267 - 335).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Rankine write that George Wallace attributed his political success to?
(a) Lowering taxes.
(b) Trying to preserve the history of the South.
(c) Helping farmers.
(d) The articulation of racist rhetoric.

2. What was the Old English word for "dyed," according to Rankine?
(a) Beblonden.
(b) Raven.
(c) Refresh.
(d) Bloodied.

3. Which comedian does Rankine call out in Part IV for revealing parts of his racial identity but not revealing other parts of his racial identity?
(a) Dave Chapelle.
(b) Chris Rock.
(c) John Mulaney.
(d) Louis C.K.

4. In which city does Rankine's plane land in Part IV in which a woman has to be taken off the plane by EMTs?
(a) Los Angeles.
(b) Chicago.
(c) New York.
(d) Phoenix.

5. Which Supreme Court justice's confirmation hearings in 2018 included testimony of his alleged abuse towards a woman?
(a) Neil Gorsuch.
(b) Michael Hawley.
(c) Brett Kavanaugh.
(d) Clarence Thomas.

Short Answer Questions

1. What claim of psychologist Kristina Olson's does Rankine cite on children and racial preferences?

2. Which first lady does the actress who becomes blacklisted speak with in the 1960s, which leads to her being blacklisted?

3. What is the name for the pictures photographers used to use to gauge skin tone?

4. What did Rankine tell her marriage counselor in front of her husband that was hurtful to her husband?

5. Where does Rankine begin to undertake conversation with white men who are strangers?

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