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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part III, Ladder to the Light, A Series of Hinged Turning Points, Chapter 9, Mirrors and Windows.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Williams say added complexities to her opinions?
(a) Her student's opinions.
(b) Gender.
(c) Prejudice.
(d) Race.

2. What did Mike Tyson do that Williams says was unfair he was not despised for?
(a) Boxing.
(b) Losing to a white boxer.
(c) Killing a tiger.
(d) Beating his wife.

3. Who does Williams say was present in the store that refused her entry?
(a) Black women.
(b) White women.
(c) It was empty.
(d) White men.

4. What was removed from the article Williams wrote after the first edit?
(a) Her race.
(b) Her expression of rage.
(c) The date it happened.
(d) The name of the store.

5. What store was Williams prevented from entering?
(a) K-Mart.
(b) Walmart.
(c) Neiman-Marcus.
(d) Benetton.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Williams argue replaced direct oppression of African-Americans?

2. What two ideas of freedom does Williams mention in Part II, Chapter 6?

3. What does Williams say required enforced equality and affirmative action?

4. Why did the conference remind Williams of Tawana Brawley?

5. Who did the black community fiercely criticize?

(see the answer key)

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