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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 7, Fire and Ice.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was Williams' friend held at gunpoint by?
(a) A mugger.
(b) Swat team.
(c) A white woman.
(d) A police officer.

2. What does Williams say the examples she gave in Part II, Chapter 4 illustrate?
(a) Strong segregationist instinct among whites.
(b) The neutrality of the law.
(c) Racism among police officers.
(d) Unlawful African-Americans.

3. What did Williams' work concern according to Part I, Chapter II?
(a) Sexism in contracts.
(b) Contract law.
(c) The line between contract and communion.
(d) Racism in contracts.

4. What does Williams say whites associate black with?
(a) Drugs.
(b) Basketball.
(c) Criminality.
(d) Bad neighborhoods.

5. What does Williams say some people claimed when she told her story about the store?
(a) They had similar stories.
(b) She didn't ask the man's name.
(c) She didn't present another opinion.
(d) She didn't ask why she was refused access.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Williams say she noticed a year after her entering the same building?

2. What was the profession of one of Williams' student's fathers according to Part I, Chapter 2?

3. What does Williams argue is a function of wealth?

4. What does Williams say was important for black students to do?

5. What does Williams criticize the increase focused on?

(see the answer key)

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