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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. What did Steele say is the driving force when one gives utmost attention to race?
(a) Power.
(b) Love.
(c) Consideration.
(d) Fear.

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

3. What did Steele say about the main problem between races in America?
(a) There are no problems between races, it's just a political ploy.
(b) They are not just different in race, but compete in power.
(c) They will easily be resolved with time.
(d) Problems between races is essential to the stability of a country.

4. In Steele's mind, what undermines the struggles for freedom?
(a) Living in predominantly white neighborhoods.
(b) Having Chinese friends, as a black person.
(c) Advancing from being poor to the middle class.
(d) Accepting defeat.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What profession did Chapter 2 say Steele worked in?

3. In how many ways did Steele say shock manifests as segregation?

4. What is one of the middle class values mentioned in Chapter 6?

5. What inflates the individual seeking power over another, according to Steele?

(see the answer key)

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