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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. For blacks, what is a method of handling freedom, per Steele's thoughts?
(a) Writing and publicly performing songs that promote the freedom.
(b) Creating a black American identity.
(c) Acting like it doesn't exist.
(d) Believing it exists but blacks are not entitled to it.

2. Many blacks have chosen to feel what way, according to Steele?
(a) Insatiable.
(b) Inferior.
(c) Invisible.
(d) Invincible.

3. In terms of 'creating a black identity', what did Steele say is something that blacks engage in?
(a) Compensatory grandiosity.
(b) Singing.
(c) Writing.
(d) Dancing.

4. Prior to what decade did Steele say middle class blacks often distinguished themselves from poor blacks?
(a) 60's.
(b) 70's.
(c) 50's.
(d) 80's.

5. Complete Steele's statement. 'Race indeed remains a source of white ____.'
(a) Shame.
(b) Honor.
(c) Problem.
(d) Power.

Short Answer Questions

1. Being torn between middle class values and racial identity and excuses for bad behavior is defined as what by Steele?

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

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

4. In what way did Steele say 'black innocence affects society and the government?

5. How does Steele define the self-descriptions that justify one's fears?

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