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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 is the goal of The Alchemy of Race and Rights?
(a) To empower African-Americans.
(b) To contrast racism and law.
(c) Take a critical theory approach to rights.
(d) To expose racism.

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

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

4. What common conception does Williams target in her book?
(a) Law is useless.
(b) Law is favorable to rich people.
(c) Laws are written by lawyers.
(d) Law is objective.

5. In Part 1, Chapter 1, what does Williams say are constructed?
(a) Social identities and concepts.
(b) Laws.
(c) Bad social concepts.
(d) Inequalities.

Short Answer Questions

1. What store was Williams prevented from entering?

2. What does Williams claim she bridged in The Alchemy of Race and Rights?

3. What does Williams argue replaced direct oppression of African-Americans?

4. What does Williams argue capitalism turned the public into?

5. What is the second attitude Williams say was racist?

(see the answer key)

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