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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part IV, The Incorruptible Simplicity of Being: A String of Crystalline Parables.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Mike Tyson give Tawana Brawley?
(a) A punch.
(b) Tickets for his fights.
(c) Self defense lessons.
(d) Advice on cashing in on her situation.

2. What does Williams say younger adults are socialized to have?
(a) Good views of woman.
(b) Good grades.
(c) Negative expectation of blacks.
(d) No will of their own.

3. What does Williams say happened to one of the black youth chased by police?
(a) He was shot and killed.
(b) He was run down and died.
(c) He was arrested.
(d) He surrendered.

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

5. What does Williams say Gable's movement overlooked?
(a) Black experience.
(b) Prejudice.
(c) Jurisprudence.
(d) Justice.

Short Answer Questions

1. What store was Williams prevented from entering?

2. What did Williams use her story about the store to illustrate?

3. How many times was the woman mentioned in Williams' story shot?

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

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

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