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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 said that blacks do not know how to do what?
(a) Forgive the racial tensions of the past.
(b) Accept individuals from other races.
(c) Ignore the racial tensions of the past.
(d) Be free.

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

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

4. In what state does Steele work?
(a) Texas.
(b) New York.
(c) Montana.
(d) California.

5. What is one of the middle class values mentioned in Chapter 6?
(a) Reinforcing the community mindset.
(b) Reinforcing personal responsibility.
(c) Reinforcing individualism
(d) Reinforcing personal irresponsibility.

Short Answer Questions

1. It's Steele's belief that in what types of areas do blacks many times withhold effort?

2. What did Steele's attitude say is true of racial discrimination?

3. How did Steele define black racial identity throughout the 60's?

4. What does Steele say is the first step to pursuing power?

5. What economic group did Steele say is often torn between middle class values and racial identity and excuses for bad behavior?

(see the answer key)

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