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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) Demand to be treated equally.
(b) Vote and attend college.
(c) Seek political offices.
(d) Not commit crimes.

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

3. What does Williams say recent affirmative action jurisprudence rejected?
(a) The right for African-Americans to use it.
(b) The constitutionality of racial preferences.
(c) The obligation of small businesses to abide by it.
(d) The definition of prejudice.

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

5. What did Williams need help with in Part III, Chapter 9?
(a) Making a point to her students.
(b) Grading her papers.
(c) Dealing with students.
(d) Dealing with racism.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did the Jewish student deface the portrait in Williams' story?

2. What does Williams say small businesses did in New York in the mid 80's according to Part I, Chapter3?

3. What does Williams say she disagreed about racial preference being?

4. What generalization does Williams say should be fought?

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

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