The Alchemy of Race and Rights Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

Patricia J. Williams
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 119 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

The Alchemy of Race and Rights Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

Patricia J. Williams
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 119 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Williams say happened to the Jewish student?

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

3. What does Williams recommend the faculty do in her correspondence?

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

5. What does Williams maintain racial construction had?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did Williams have to fight a sausage manufacturer?

2. What does Williams believe about the social contract in the United States in Part I, Chapter 2?

3. What was the response to the memo sent out by Williams?

4. What would be necessary for African Americans to claim their rightful place in civilization according to Williams?

5. What was the first attitude of whites according to Williams and why does this happen?

6. What does William argue that the court removes?

7. What is spirit murder according to Williams?

8. What does Williams believe is the real concept to consider?

9. What do the student evaluations say of Williams?

10. Why did Williams send out a memo?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Define and discuss affirmative action and examine how it expresses values.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the case of Tawana Brawley and examine the impact that the case had on the American public. Determine whether this case supports Williams' view regarding manhood verses white justice.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the case of the pregnant woman and examine Williams' fantasy of gorilla insemination. Determine how this would complicate the idea of choice and whether it was a relevant hypothetical suggestion in regards to race and rights.

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