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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, what do blacks many times 'overrate their sense of'?
(a) Worth.
(b) Belonging.
(c) Equality.
(d) Soul.

2. What topic of discussion did Steele and his friends 'suddenly' bring up?
(a) Sex.
(b) Race.
(c) Relationships.
(d) Careers.

3. In Steele's opinion, why do blacks avoid 'important opportunities'?
(a) They are never in a position to engage in 'important opportunities'.
(b) They do not avoid 'important opportunities'.
(c) They do not want to run the risk of failing.
(d) Other races forbid them from doing so.

4. Which black group is continually expanding, According to Chapter 3?
(a) Underclass.
(b) Middle class.
(c) Wealthy.
(d) Upper middle class.

5. As per Steele's thoughts, what type of work ethic is generally indicative of someone in the middle class?
(a) Doing just enough to get by.
(b) Hard working.
(c) Hard working only when there is an immediate benefit.
(d) Delegating all the work to someone else.

Short Answer Questions

1. In line with Steele's views, of the following, what played a vital role in the freedoms that came out of the Civil Rights movement?

2. When one rejects responsibility, what does Steele say that individual is also rejecting?

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

4. Steele said the only way to solve racial problems is to focus on what?

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

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