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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 blacks are many times threatened by the repentance of whom?
(a) Themselves.
(b) Their alter-egos.
(c) Their oppressors.
(d) Other blacks.

2. What did Steele say has declined for blacks with respect to whites?
(a) Achievements.
(b) Income.
(c) Dignity.
(d) Kindness.

3. According to Steele, accepting the negative feelings that others have towards another, generally promotes what two emotions for the 'victim'?
(a) Passiveness and high self-esteem.
(b) Aggression and low self-esteem.
(c) Passiveness and low self-esteem.
(d) Aggression and high self-esteem.

4. How does black advancement relate to individual responsibility, as said by Steele?
(a) There is no relation between the two.
(b) Individual responsibility is good, but black advancement is an unrealistic goal.
(c) It depends on it.
(d) Black advancement is admirable, but individual responsibility is not necessary.

5. According to Chapter 6, what is an important quality of middle class citizens?
(a) Saving.
(b) Donating to non-profit organizations.
(c) Striving to make as much money as possible.
(d) Spending as much as you can.

Short Answer Questions

1. Steele's view said that vulnerability affects what aspects of black life?

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

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

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

5. What did Steele mention happened to black racial identity throughout the 60's?

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