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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I, Excluding Voices, A Necklace of Thoughts on the Ideology of Style, Chapter 3, The Death of the Profane.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who wrote the memo Williams received after talking with one of her students?
(a) The associate dean.
(b) A student.
(c) Her mother.
(d) The dean.

3. What does Williams argue capitalism turned the public into?
(a) Consumers.
(b) The private.
(c) Credit card holder.
(d) Inactive people.

4. What does Williams believe law is?
(a) Necessary for society.
(b) Used to oppress African-Americans.
(c) Made by white people.
(d) Inter-subjective.

5. What does Williams claim she bridged in The Alchemy of Race and Rights?
(a) Bridge between law and judges.
(b) Bridge between racism and race.
(c) Bridge between jurisprudence and virtue.
(d) Bridge between theory and practice.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Williams say penetrated even the highest levels of culture?

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

3. What does Williams say small businesses did in New York in the mid 80's according to Part I, Chapter3?

4. What store was Williams prevented from entering?

5. What does Williams argue really happened when the slaves were "freed"?

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