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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 5, Crimes Without Passion.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Williams argue is a function of wealth?
(a) Racism.
(b) The number of slaves owned.
(c) The right to privacy.
(d) Political power.

2. What does Williams say she was accused of being against?
(a) Separation of church and state.
(b) Whites.
(c) Racism.
(d) Academic freedom.

3. How does Williams argue about how Americans understood freedom?
(a) In an abstract way.
(b) As an excuse for war.
(c) As political freedom.
(d) As a concept.

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

5. What conclusion does Williams say she drew from the incident at the store?
(a) Racism was permissible.
(b) Women were discriminated against.
(c) Buzzers were useless.
(d) Guns should be controlled.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Williams argue suffered under the then-current system?

2. What does Williams say traditional jurisprudence looked for?

3. What does Williams say small businesses used to rationalize the changes in the mid 80's?

4. What does Williams say her paper evaluations did to many students?

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

(see the answer key)

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