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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6, On Being Black and Middle Class.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Steele believes some people have chosen what over race?
(a) Moral principles.
(b) Religion.
(c) Individuality.
(d) Popularity.

2. What economic group did Steele say is often torn between middle class values and racial identity and excuses for bad behavior?
(a) Poor blacks.
(b) Middle class blacks.
(c) Middle class whites.
(d) Poor whites.

3. What nickname did Chapter 4 say some blacks are given when they strive for achievement?
(a) Non-conformists.
(b) Oreos.
(c) Squares.
(d) Sell-outs.

4. As per Steele's thoughts, what type of work ethic is generally indicative of someone in the middle class?
(a) Hard working only when there is an immediate benefit.
(b) Doing just enough to get by.
(c) Hard working.
(d) Delegating all the work to someone else.

5. In what way did Steele say 'black innocence affects society and the government?
(a) It only affects the black community and allows it to feel superior.
(b) It only affects the white community and makes it feel inferior.
(c) It requires them to implement change.
(d) It doesn't affect society or government.

Short Answer Questions

1. It's Steele's belief that what creates a false reality for blacks?

2. What does Steele say is one of the downfalls of the 'black identity'?

3. Methods of creating a black identity is also known as what, said Steele?

4. What did Steele say other blacks think of a black person who moves toward the middle class?

5. In Steele's mind, what undermines the struggles for freedom?

(see the answer key)

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