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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 profession did Chapter 2 say Steele worked in?
(a) Politics.
(b) Teaching.
(c) Medicine.
(d) Law.

2. What is the reason for the accusation against Steele in Chapter 2?
(a) Because he is a part of the middle class.
(b) Because he has openly made racial slurs against blacks.
(c) Because he has openly made racial slurs against whites.
(d) Because he cannot articulate his opinions.

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

4. Growing up, Steele was in the middle class and was often viewed as what by poor blacks?
(a) 'Indentured servant'.
(b) 'House slave'.
(c) 'Wanna be'.
(d) 'Money slave'.

5. According to Steele, when an individual is tired of thinking in racial terms, he / she is said to have which of the following?
(a) Race-uncertainty.
(b) Race-hatred.
(c) Race-denial.
(d) Race-fatigue.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Steele say Bill Cosby deals with the feeling of powerlessness?

2. What did Steele say has declined for blacks with respect to whites?

3. Steele said that blacks do not know how to do what?

4. Rather than doing away with racial insecurities, what type of state did Steele say many blacks fall into?

5. What topic of discussion did Steele and his friends 'suddenly' bring up?

(see the answer key)

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