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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1, I'm Black, You're White, Who's Innocent?, Race and Power in an Era of Blame.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Who was Steele's editor for The Content of Our Character?
(a) Tom Smith.
(b) Bill White.
(c) Bob Jones.
(d) Bill Thomas.

4. How did consciousness change for blacks from the early 60's to the late 60's, in Steele's opinion?
(a) Sexual to ethical consciousness.
(b) Moral to racial consciousness.
(c) Racial to moral consciousness.
(d) Ethical to sexual consciousness.

5. What did Steele say about the main problem between races in America?
(a) Problems between races is essential to the stability of a country.
(b) They are not just different in race, but compete in power.
(c) There are no problems between races, it's just a political ploy.
(d) They will easily be resolved with time.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Steele say Bill Cosby deals with the feeling of powerlessness?

2. At the conclusion of the introduction, who did Steele thank?

3. Steele stated that although some of his life experiences may be different from other races, what is true?

4. What did Steele say of the president mentioned in Chapter 1?

5. Which of the following is the 'greatest barrier to black progress', according to Steele?

(see the answer key)

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