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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II, Trial by Text, A Sequence of Sublimation, Chapter 4, Teleology on the Rocks.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Williams argue really happened when the slaves were "freed"?
(a) They were unowned.
(b) They were kept in slavery.
(c) They went to school.
(d) They were used as free labor.

2. What did the contract Williams found relate to?
(a) The ownership of her great-great-grandmother.
(b) Her car.
(c) Her mother's house.
(d) Her ancestor's slaves.

3. Who does Williams argue suffered under the then-current system?
(a) Rich and poor.
(b) The rich.
(c) African-Americans.
(d) The poor.

4. What does Williams say her post as a law professor made her be?
(a) Bored.
(b) Successful.
(c) Highly visible.
(d) Aware of racism.

5. What is the second attitude Williams say was racist?
(a) Leave well enough alone.
(b) A prejudiced society is better than a violent society.
(c) Better safe than sorry.
(d) Violence is good.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Williams say ignored her while she was attending college?

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

3. How does Williams say she felt when she was attending college?

4. What does Williams want to show about legal language?

5. Who did Williams write an article for about her being prevented from entering the store?

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