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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. What period in time did Steele refer to as 'turbulent'?
(a) 60's.
(b) 50's.
(c) 80's.
(d) 70's.

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

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

4. In terms of responding to racial insecurity, what did Steele comment blacks do with regard to names for themselves?
(a) Make sure all non-blacks know what they are.
(b) Create more.
(c) Get rid of some.
(d) Ask other races if they think the names make sense.

5. What does Steele say is the first step to pursuing power?
(a) Convincing oneself that he / she is entitled to it.
(b) Engaging in formal training to make sure he / she can handle the power.
(c) Violently protesting it.
(d) Conquering the victim.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the reason for the accusation against Steele in Chapter 2?

2. On college campuses, blacks many times engage in what type of behavior, in Steele's view?

3. What was Steele doing on the afternoon of the birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. in 1986?

4. What president did Chapter 1 say Steele agrees with on many issues?

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

(see the answer key)

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