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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 two ideas of freedom does Williams mention in Part II, Chapter 6?

2. What conclusion does Williams say she drew from the incident at the store?

3. What does Williams say about how she was treated during her different social functions?

4. What story about Harvard did Williams use to illustrate the point she made in Part I, Chapter 1?

5. What does Williams say her experience with the law review indicated?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who questioned Williams' opinions at the start of Part II, Chapter 6?

2. What argument does Williams use to defend herself against the student?

3. What does William argue that the court removes?

4. What does racism penetrate according to Williams?

5. What three principles does Williams try to show that they interact, conflict, and interlock and what does she want to bridge the gap between?

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

7. What caused Williams' interest in property law?

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

9. Why was a first year law student upset with the dean in Part II, Chapter 5?

10. What does Williams say one must do in order to be noticed?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the three principles of autonomy, community, and order to determine whether or not Williams is effective in showing how they interact, conflict, and interlock.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the segregationist instinct and why Williams thinks two attitudes are involved in this instinct.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss Williams' rejection of the Supreme Court and examine how they gutted the Civil Rights Act. Determine whether or not you agree with Williams' conclusions.

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