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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8, The Recoloring of Campus Life, Student Racism, Academic Pluralism, and the End of a Dream.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what state does Steele work?
(a) Texas.
(b) New York.
(c) California.
(d) Montana.

2. What did Steele say racial preference produces?
(a) Dependence on entitlements.
(b) Enlightenment.
(c) Endurance.
(d) Empathy.

3. Who is white guilt beneficial to, in Steele's estimation?
(a) No one.
(b) Blacks and whites.
(c) Blacks ONLY.
(d) Whites ONLY.

4. In addition to the students, who did Steele say is responsible for racial conflicts on campus?
(a) Administrators.
(b) Parents.
(c) Religious leaders.
(d) Siblings.

5. What group do many blacks say 'failed to recognize' what Steele failed to recognize?
(a) Poor blacks.
(b) Wealthy whites.
(c) Middle class blacks.
(d) Poor whites.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Steele, what do children generally notice first when they are matched up with children from other parts of the country or world?

2. What is the reason for the accusation against Steele in Chapter 2?

3. Following Steele's philosophy, how many factors make up white guilt?

4. From Steele's experience, what happened to the black students in his college?

5. What did Steele say has become synonymous with color?

(see the answer key)

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