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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 believed that middle class blacks had to maintain how many sides of themselves?
(a) 4.
(b) 3.
(c) 2.
(d) 10.

2. Which black group is continually expanding, According to Chapter 3?
(a) Underclass.
(b) Upper middle class.
(c) Middle class.
(d) Wealthy.

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

4. How did consciousness change for blacks from the early 60's to the late 60's, in Steele's opinion?
(a) Moral to racial consciousness.
(b) Racial to moral consciousness.
(c) Sexual to ethical consciousness.
(d) Ethical to sexual consciousness.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Steele say about the vulnerability of blacks?

2. According to Steele's outlook, what controls how blacks react to their problems?

3. In Steele's opinion, why do blacks avoid 'important opportunities'?

4. When one rejects responsibility, what does Steele say that individual is also rejecting?

5. Growing up, Steele was in the middle class and was often viewed as what by poor blacks?

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