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

2. According to Steele, when an individual is tired of thinking in racial terms, he / she is said to have which of the following?
(a) Race-hatred.
(b) Race-uncertainty.
(c) Race-denial.
(d) Race-fatigue.

3. Who helped Steele in the overall writing of the book?
(a) His wife.
(b) His best friend, John.
(c) His former college professor.
(d) His student.

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

5. What is the reason for the accusation against Steele in Chapter 2?
(a) Because he is a part of the middle class.
(b) Because he cannot articulate his opinions.
(c) Because he has openly made racial slurs against whites.
(d) Because he has openly made racial slurs against blacks.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Steele's son's name?

2. What type of anxiety does Steele say is especially a problem for blacks?

3. Dealing with doubt does what for blacks, in Steele's estimation?

4. What prompted Steele to begin writing his first book?

5. What did Steele say pride requires of blacks?

(see the answer key)

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