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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. Steele said that being which of the following 'in no way spares one from being human'?
(a) Educated.
(b) Black.
(c) Racist.
(d) White.

2. What did Steele say is the Supreme Court's stance on racial preferences?
(a) Although it doesn't believe it is a vital part of society, it feels obligated to practice it.
(b) It never thought of racial preference as a vital part of society; and therefore never practiced it.
(c) It is continuing to practice it.
(d) It is moving away from it.

3. Being torn between middle class values and racial identity and excuses for bad behavior is defined as what by Steele?
(a) Double dutch.
(b) Double minded.
(c) Double bind.
(d) Double jeopardy.

4. Steele mentioned that which of the following 'spreads like spilled paint'?
(a) Tolerance.
(b) Love.
(c) Overcaution.
(d) Intolerance.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Steele, accepting the negative feelings that others have towards another, generally promotes what two emotions for the 'victim'?

2. In the university setting, who did Steele verbalize would not tell blacks what they think of their scholarships and not expect them to perform?

3. What did Steele mention that black power produces?

4. In Steele's opinion, in order to be effective, what must white guilt give way to?

5. Steele's view said that vulnerability affects what aspects of black life?

(see the answer key)

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