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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. 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-hatred.
(b) Race-denial.
(c) Race-fatigue.
(d) Race-uncertainty.

2. What group do many blacks say 'failed to recognize' what Steele failed to recognize?
(a) Poor whites.
(b) Wealthy whites.
(c) Poor blacks.
(d) Middle class blacks.

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

4. What did Steele mention happened to black racial identity throughout the 60's?
(a) For the first time, it was clearly defined.
(b) It shifted.
(c) It remained as it had previously been.
(d) It was not acknowledged.

5. What did Steele say may have been necessary to win the freedoms won during the Civil Rights movement?
(a) Racial tolerance.
(b) Racial identity.
(c) Racial tension.
(d) Racial intolerance.

Short Answer Questions

1. What nickname did Chapter 4 say some blacks are given when they strive for achievement?

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

3. What type of shock did Steele say individuals are said to be a part of when in mixed-race situations?

4. What do many blacks say Steele has failed to recognize?

5. What did Steele say is the driving force when one gives utmost attention to race?

(see the answer key)

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