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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 was the profession of one of Williams' student's fathers according to Part I, Chapter 2?
(a) Slumlord.
(b) Lawyer.
(c) Trucker.
(d) Slave owner.

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

3. What did Williams use her story about the store to illustrate?
(a) The privatization of space.
(b) Racism.
(c) White people's fear.
(d) The 1980's depression.

4. How does Williams feel about being a lawyer in Part I, Chapter 1?
(a) She loved it.
(b) She regretted it.
(c) She hated it.
(d) She wanted it.

5. What did Williams' students often do when she exposed her ideas to them?
(a) They listen.
(b) They cried.
(c) Became angry.
(d) They left the room.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was removed from the article after the second edit?

2. What does Williams say some people asked when she told her story about the store?

3. What did the memo Williams received accuse her of doing?

4. What does Williams argue capitalism did to things that properly had no price?

5. What does Williams argue is a function of wealth?

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