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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Week 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Saad list as her own reasons to continue the work outlined in the book?
(a) Commitment to finding a good time.
(b) Commitment to overthrowing British society.
(c) Commitment to love, truth, and being a good ancestor.
(d) Commitment to truth, justice, and the American way.

2. What meaning does the term “white fragility” carry?
(a) Intolerance of discussions of race by white people.
(b) Breakability of bones in white people.
(c) Enthusiasm for discussions of race by white people.
(d) Tolerance of discussions of race by white people.

3. The term “white privilege” carries what meaning?
(a) Responsibilities coming from whiteness.
(b) Penalties coming from whiteness.
(c) Unearned advantages coming from whiteness.
(d) Earned advantages coming from whiteness.

4. Saad uses the term “unpacking” frequently in the book. Which of the following meanings does it carry in the book?
(a) Bringing out small parts for examination.
(b) Taking things out of a bag or case.
(c) Moving in and settling down.
(d) Emptying out for relief.

5. The term “Herculean” carries what meaning?
(a) Requiring great looks.
(b) Requiring great finesse.
(c) Requiring great intelligence.
(d) Requiring great strength.

Short Answer Questions

1. When were the updated “doll tests” conducted?

2. Which of the following does Saad list as a likely reaction to the work outlined in the book?

3. In the book, the term “white superiority” carries what meaning?

4. According to Freeman (54), how much of the human genome bears in on what is commonly called race?

5. In the initial “doll tests,” how many dolls were used?

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