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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part III, Ladder to the Light, The Pain of Word Bondage, Chapter 8, The Pain of Word Bondage.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How much money did Gabel lend a sub-lessor?
(a) $900.
(b) $2900.
(c) $1900.
(d) $3900.

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

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

5. What type of law did Williams teach?
(a) Commercial law.
(b) Injury law.
(c) Family law.
(d) Criminal law.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Williams say was the first racist attitude?

3. What did Williams realize during her discussion with Gabel about trust?

4. What does Williams say racist attitudes towards African-American is?

5. How many principles does Williams say she will study in the book?

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