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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. What did Steele say is the driving force when one gives utmost attention to race?
(a) Fear.
(b) Power.
(c) Love.
(d) Consideration.

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

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

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

5. What is the oldest formula of aggression, according to Steele?
(a) One's difference from another makes him / her bad, which justifies another's power over that person.
(b) Love in spite of how one is being treated is the best policy.
(c) Remain defensive in every situation to prevent being mistreated.
(d) If one mistreats another, that gives the other person the right to retaliate.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. What inflates the individual seeking power over another, according to Steele?

5. In what profession is Steele's wife?

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