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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. In Chapter 8, how did Steele say blacks 'use' their race?
(a) As a justification of failure.
(b) As a source of shame.
(c) As a source of power.
(d) As a crutch not to try anything new.

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

3. 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 blacks.
(d) Because he has openly made racial slurs against whites.

4. Steele said social policies shout not be aimed at what?
(a) Racial preferences.
(b) Gender preferences.
(c) Religious preferences.
(d) Age preferences.

5. What does Steele say is a bad source of recomposition for blacks?
(a) Black nationalism.
(b) Learning ancestral roots.
(c) Graduating from institutions of higher learning.
(d) White nationalism.

Short Answer Questions

1. What dilemma did Steele face with affirmative action?

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

3. What did Steele say has been the source of many problems?

4. Why did Steele say affirmative action appears to be fair?

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

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