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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2, Race-Holding.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do many blacks say Steele has failed to recognize?
(a) Superiority of the white race.
(b) Priority of the white race.
(c) Superiority of the black race.
(d) Priority of the black race.

2. What president did Chapter 1 say Steele agrees with on many issues?
(a) Jimmy Carter.
(b) Ronald Reagan.
(c) George Bush, Sr.
(d) Bill Clinton.

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

4. What is Steele often accused of being?
(a) Inauthentic.
(b) Racist.
(c) Biased.
(d) Incompetent.

5. What is the reason for the accusation against Steele in Chapter 2?
(a) Because he is a part of the middle class.
(b) Because he has openly made racial slurs against whites.
(c) Because he has openly made racial slurs against blacks.
(d) Because he cannot articulate his opinions.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of shock did Steele say individuals are said to be a part of when in mixed-race situations?

2. What did Steele say he had to seek in order to explain 'racial specifics'?

3. What did Steele say about the main problem between races in America?

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

5. In what profession is Steele's wife?

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