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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 was important for black students to do?
(a) Not commit crimes.
(b) Vote and attend college.
(c) Demand to be treated equally.
(d) Seek political offices.

2. Who questions Williams opinions at the start of Part II, Chapter 6?
(a) A student's parent.
(b) The dean.
(c) A teacher.
(d) A student.

3. How did the Jewish student deface the portrait in Williams' story?
(a) He drew glasses.
(b) He wrote "Hmm Hmm" on it.
(c) He colored it black.
(d) He drew moustaches.

4. What does Williams say her experience with the law review indicated?
(a) Neutral neutrality.
(b) Neutrality of the old law.
(c) Liberal neutrality.
(d) Racist neutrality.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who did the black community fiercely criticize?

2. Who does Williams say strongly supported Tawana Brawley?

3. What does Williams say some people thought when she told her story about the store?

4. Whose arguments on affirmative action did Williams reject?

5. Who prevented Williams from entering the store in Part I, Chapter 3?

(see the answer key)

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