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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. Of Jesse Jackson, Steele said he addresses the feeling of powerlessness in the following way(s):
(a) Fully agrees.
(b) Always ignores.
(c) Sporadically bargains and challenges.
(d) Sometimes agrees and ignores.

2. What type of shock did Steele say individuals are said to be a part of when in mixed-race situations?
(a) Social.
(b) Psychological.
(c) Integration.
(d) Mixed.

3. What is the race / ethnicity of Steele's wife?
(a) Mexican.
(b) African American.
(c) Caucasian.
(d) Chinese.

4. According to Steele, what two ways do blacks generally handle the feeling of powerlessness?
(a) Ignore or argue.
(b) Ignore or fully agree.
(c) Fully agree or challenge.
(d) Bargain or challenge.

5. Steele believes some people have chosen what over race?
(a) Moral principles.
(b) Popularity.
(c) Religion.
(d) Individuality.

Short Answer Questions

1. Steele mentioned that which of the following 'spreads like spilled paint'?

2. Which of the following is the 'greatest barrier to black progress', according to Steele?

3. In Steele's mind, what undermines the struggles for freedom?

4. In terms of responding to racial insecurity, what did Steele comment blacks do with regard to names for themselves?

5. Which black group is continually expanding, According to Chapter 3?

(see the answer key)

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