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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. At the end of Week 1, Saad urges those doing the work outlined in the book to do which of the following?
(a) Seek shortcuts.
(b) Break up.
(c) Avoid shortcuts.
(d) Break down.

3. “White privilege” and “unconscious bias” are described in the book as being what for “white supremacy"?
(a) Homophones.
(b) Euphemisms.
(c) Antonyms.
(d) Eponyms.

4. In which U.S. Open was Serena Williams penalized for “‘verbal abuse’ after she called the umpire a ‘thief’” (71), despite other players having said far worse to far less penalty?
(a) 2016.
(b) 2018.
(c) 2017.
(d) 2019.

5. The term “preemptively” carries what meaning?
(a) Done before the need.
(b) Done after the need.
(c) Done despite the need.
(d) Done without the need.

Short Answer Questions

1. Saad uses the term “unpacking” frequently in the book. Which of the following meanings does it carry in the book?

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

3. The term “white privilege” carries what meaning?

4. Saad claims residence in which country?

5. Which of the following is a reason Saad notes for writing the book?

Short Essay Questions

1. Which rhetorical appeal/s is / are made when Saad cites the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.? How so?

2. How is tone policing generally used?

3. Saad notes that “On Day 7, we do not take a day off" (105). What is she likely referencing? Why would she reference it?

4. Saad quotes Audre Lorde as saying “Revolution is not a one-time event” (46). In the context of the book, what does the quote mean?

5. Why does Saad note that some persons of color will benefit from doing the work outlined in the book?

6. Which rhetorical appeal/s is / are made when Saad cites Ellen Pence in discussing white exceptionalism (101-02)?

7. Why does DiAngelo view the question of “Now what do I do?” (11) as problematic?

8. What are some self-care practices likely to be helpful when carrying out the work outlined in the book?

9. How does white silence protect those with white privilege?

10. How might introversion be used to justify white silence?

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