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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3, Being Black and Feeling Blue, Black Hesitation on the Brink.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In how many ways did Steele say shock manifests as segregation?
(a) Five.
(b) Four.
(c) Three.
(d) Two.

2. Which of the following is the 'greatest barrier to black progress', according to Steele?
(a) Self-hatred.
(b) Education.
(c) Racism.
(d) Government.

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

4. In what type of setting did Steele experience discrimination and therefore the feeling of inferiority?
(a) Segregated church.
(b) Segregated grocery store.
(c) Segregated social club.
(d) Segregated school.

5. What president did Chapter 1 say Steele agrees with on many issues?
(a) George Bush, Sr.
(b) Ronald Reagan.
(c) Jimmy Carter.
(d) Bill Clinton.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Many blacks have chosen to feel what way, according to Steele?

3. According to Steele, what race is considered the most 'despised' race?

4. What does Steele say would be the secret to writing this book, if there was such a a thing?

5. Steele believes some people have chosen what over race?

(see the answer key)

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