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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. Steele mentioned that which of the following 'spreads like spilled paint'?
(a) Intolerance.
(b) Tolerance.
(c) Love.
(d) Overcaution.

2. What did an old professor of Steele's say?
(a) 'Charity begins at home.'
(b) 'Ideas themselves come a dime a dozen.'
(c) 'Practice what you preach.'
(d) 'Education is key.'

3. Of Jesse Jackson, Steele said he addresses the feeling of powerlessness in the following way(s):
(a) Sometimes agrees and ignores.
(b) Always ignores.
(c) Sporadically bargains and challenges.
(d) Fully agrees.

4. When someone uses their race to avoid addressing how he / she really feels about something, the person is engaging in what, said Steele?
(a) Racial expression.
(b) Truth.
(c) Denial.
(d) Race-holding.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of barrier did Steele say is the most powerful barrier blocking black progress?

2. Steele believes some people have chosen what over race?

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

4. What is Steele's son's name?

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

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