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

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

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

4. In what way did Steele say 'black innocence affects society and the government?
(a) It requires them to implement change.
(b) It only affects the black community and allows it to feel superior.
(c) It doesn't affect society or government.
(d) It only affects the white community and makes it feel inferior.

5. What does Steele say is the first step to pursuing power?
(a) Conquering the victim.
(b) Violently protesting it.
(c) Engaging in formal training to make sure he / she can handle the power.
(d) Convincing oneself that he / she is entitled to it.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. Of Jesse Jackson, Steele said he addresses the feeling of powerlessness in the following way(s):

5. According to Steele, what did he have to remember and forget when writing?

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