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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 what way did Steele say 'black innocence affects society and the government?
(a) It requires them to implement change.
(b) It only affects the black community and allows it to feel superior.
(c) It only affects the white community and makes it feel inferior.
(d) It doesn't affect society or government.

2. Dealing with doubt does what for blacks, in Steele's estimation?
(a) It doesn't have an effect on them.
(b) Hinders progress.
(c) Sparks anger.
(d) Promotes progress.

3. When someone uses their race to avoid addressing how he / she really feels about something, the person is engaging in what, said Steele?
(a) Denial.
(b) Racial expression.
(c) Truth.
(d) Race-holding.

4. According to Steele, what race is considered the most 'despised' race?
(a) Asians.
(b) Latinos.
(c) Whites.
(d) Blacks.

5. Many blacks have chosen to feel what way, according to Steele?
(a) Inferior.
(b) Insatiable.
(c) Invisible.
(d) Invincible.

Short Answer Questions

1. What group do many blacks say 'failed to recognize' what Steele failed to recognize?

2. Steele said what of 'black anger'?

3. What period in time did Steele refer to as 'turbulent'?

4. Who helped Steele in the overall writing of the book?

5. What type of barrier did Steele say is the most powerful barrier blocking black progress?

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