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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. At the conclusion of the introduction, who did Steele thank?
(a) His dog.
(b) His agent.
(c) His parents.
(d) His neighbor.

2. What does Steele say would be the secret to writing this book, if there was such a a thing?
(a) He is only writing from a subjective point-of-view.
(b) He is only writing from an objective point-of-view.
(c) Commence with the premise that all races are composed of humans.
(d) Politics plays a key role in the separation of race, of which he writes.

3. What did Steele say he had to seek in order to explain 'racial specifics'?
(a) Human universals.
(b) Self-confidence.
(c) The general populations' opinion of him.
(d) The psychology of racism.

4. According to Steele, what two ways do blacks generally handle the feeling of powerlessness?
(a) Bargain or challenge.
(b) Fully agree or challenge.
(c) Ignore or argue.
(d) Ignore or fully agree.

5. Steele stated that although some of his life experiences may be different from other races, what is true?
(a) There is nothing different in the processes that drive his mind.
(b) He is of a superior race.
(c) He should not be judged by his race.
(d) He is of an inferior race.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Steele say is the driving force when one gives utmost attention to race?

2. Steele's daughter's name is which of the following?

3. What was Steele doing on the afternoon of the birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. in 1986?

4. What two adjectives did Steele use to describe his editor?

5. How did consciousness change for blacks from the early 60's to the late 60's, in Steele's opinion?

(see the answer key)

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