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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 neutral classifications do?
(a) Dehumanize.
(b) Create racists.
(c) Ignore race.
(d) Ignore women.

2. What does Williams say some people thought when she told her story about the store?
(a) She unfairly puts the salesman on trial.
(b) She was singled out for being a woman.
(c) She did not know why she was refused access.
(d) She made things up.

3. Why does Williams say we should avoid neutrality?
(a) It is not neutral.
(b) Minorities need to be favorites.
(c) African-Americans need to be favorites.
(d) It embedded psychic taboos.

4. What does Williams argue replaced direct oppression of African-Americans?
(a) Their freedom.
(b) Their omission.
(c) Their enslavement.
(d) Their arrest.

5. Who prevented Williams from entering the store in Part I, Chapter 3?
(a) A black attendant.
(b) A white security guard.
(c) A white attendant.
(d) A Hispanic security guard.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Williams say the liberal understand freedom as?

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

4. Who questions Williams opinions at the start of Part II, Chapter 6?

5. What did Williams think the attitude of those she asked for help betrayed?

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