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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 6, The Obliging Shell.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did Williams' interest in property law came from?
(a) Her time as a bank advisor.
(b) Her college professor.
(c) Her upbringing.
(d) Her family history.

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

3. How many principles does Williams say she will study in the book?
(a) 3.
(b) 5.
(c) 2.
(d) 6.

4. What two ideas of freedom does Williams mention in Part II, Chapter 6?
(a) Liberal and racist.
(b) Liberal and radical.
(c) Liberal and leftist.
(d) Radical and Republican.

5. What does Williams say recent affirmative action jurisprudence rejected?
(a) The obligation of small businesses to abide by it.
(b) The right for African-Americans to use it.
(c) The definition of prejudice.
(d) The constitutionality of racial preferences.

Short Answer Questions

1. What answer did Williams give to the one who questioned her account in the book?

2. What does Williams believe that parts of the social contract in the United States involved?

3. What policy does Williams say she supported?

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

5. What common conception does Williams target in her book?

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