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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 period in time did Steele refer to as 'turbulent'?
(a) 60's.
(b) 50's.
(c) 80's.
(d) 70's.

2. 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) There are no problems between races, it's just a political ploy.
(c) They are not just different in race, but compete in power.
(d) They will easily be resolved with time.

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

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

5. Complete Steele's statement. 'Race indeed remains a source of white ____.'
(a) Problem.
(b) Honor.
(c) Power.
(d) Shame.

Short Answer Questions

1. What president did Chapter 1 say Steele agrees with on many issues?

2. In what profession is Steele's wife?

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

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

5. At the beginning of Chapter 1, how many of his friends was Steele sipping chardonnay with?

(see the answer key)

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