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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. Of the following, which is a method mentioned in Chapter 4 of creating a black identity?
(a) Ignorance.
(b) Racism.
(c) Aggression.
(d) Victimization.

2. In what ways did Steele say blacks are excommunicated by their race when they create their own individual identity?
(a) Culturally ONLY.
(b) Socially and culturally.
(c) Socially ONLY.
(d) Sexually.

3. When one rejects responsibility, what does Steele say that individual is also rejecting?
(a) Education.
(b) A base of power.
(c) A sense of pride.
(d) Adulthood.

4. What did Steele say other blacks think of a black person who moves toward the middle class?
(a) They are expected to give back to the black community.
(b) They make proud the black race.
(c) They will eventually fall back into poverty.
(d) They are moving away from being black.

5. Being torn between middle class values and racial identity and excuses for bad behavior is defined as what by Steele?
(a) Double bind.
(b) Double dutch.
(c) Double minded.
(d) Double jeopardy.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Steele say blacks should address the methods of creating the black identity?

2. What is the oldest formula of aggression, according to Steele?

3. Many blacks have chosen to feel what way, according to Steele?

4. How did consciousness change for blacks from the early 60's to the late 60's, in Steele's opinion?

5. Steele said the only way to solve racial problems is to focus on what?

(see the answer key)

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