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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9, The Memory of Enemies.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. As per Steele, what produces ethnic balkanization?
(a) When students see good in the differences of others.
(b) When parents ask that the teacher is 'easy' on his or child due to the child's differences.
(c) When teachers point out the differences between students.
(d) When students rationalize their goodness through difference.

4. What dilemma did Steele face with affirmative action?
(a) When he applied for a government position, on one hand he thought it was fair, but on the other it was not.
(b) When his children applied to college, on one hand he thought it was fair, but on the other it was not.
(c) When he applied for a corporate position, on one hand he thought it was fair, but on the other it was not.
(d) When his company bid on a contract with the US Government, on one hand he thought it was fair, but on the other it was not.

5. Steele said what of 'black anger'?
(a) It is productive to the black race.
(b) It changes the stereotypes of the black race.
(c) It flatters white power.
(d) It frightens whites.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Steele, when an individual is tired of thinking in racial terms, he / she is said to have which of the following?

2. What did Steele say pride requires of blacks?

3. In Steele's opinion, why do blacks avoid 'important opportunities'?

4. What is one reason Steele gives for why oppression hurts?

5. What did an old professor of Steele's say?

(see the answer key)

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