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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. What does Williams say was an important form of oppression?
(a) The police.
(b) The image of the black criminal.
(c) Black only neighborhoods.
(d) Taxes.

2. Who does Williams say ignored her while she was attending college?
(a) Her classmates.
(b) White teachers.
(c) Competitive white men.
(d) Other women.

3. What does Williams argue African-Americans think will happen if they are killed by a white police officer?
(a) The officer would not suffer any consequences.
(b) Their family would receive a large settlement.
(c) Their family would be vilified.
(d) They would be seen as a criminal.

4. What does Williams say the "evidentiary rules" of legitimating turf war had whites believe?
(a) Children were always annoying.
(b) Women could multi-task.
(c) Jewish were rich.
(d) African-Americans were actively agressive.

5. What was the profession of one of Williams' student's fathers according to Part I, Chapter 2?
(a) Lawyer.
(b) Trucker.
(c) Slave owner.
(d) Slumlord.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Williams say happened to the Jewish student?

3. What does Williams argue about the relation between property rights and family liberties African Americans endured under slavery?

4. What does Williams believe that parts of the social contract in the United States involved?

5. What does Williams say there was a phantom of in neutrality?

(see the answer key)

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