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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. In the book, the term “white exceptionalism” carries what meaning?
(a) The belief by people having white privilege that they reject and kick out others.
(b) The belief by people having white privilege that they are better than those without it.
(c) The belief by people having white privilege that they do not experience white supremacy.
(d) The belief by people having white privilege that they include and bring in others.

2. The phrase “therefore deserve to dominate over” (87) offers an example of which of the following?
(a) Anaphora.
(b) Rhyme.
(c) Alliteration.
(d) Chiasmus.

3. The term “Standard English” carries what meaning?
(a) English as expected in business and professional contexts.
(b) English as expected in bars and at parties.
(c) English as expected in games and at festivals.
(d) English as expected in law and ceremony.

4. At the end of Week 1, Saad reiterates that the work of the book denies looking for which of the following?
(a) Dramatic admissions of shame.
(b) Dramatic admissions of excellence.
(c) Dramatic admissions to performance.
(d) Dramatic rejections of shame.

5. Which of the following does Saad include among the purposes of the work outlined in the book?
(a) Seeing truth.
(b) Getting stuck.
(c) Being celebrated.
(d) Feeling shame.

Short Answer Questions

1. What tips does Saad recommend for doing the work outlined in the book?

2. The term “African American Vernacular English” carries what meaning?

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

4. Which of the following does Saad list as an example of white superiority behavior?

5. Which of the following are noted by Saad as extreme examples of adherents to white superiority?

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