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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 profession did Chapter 2 say Steele worked in?
(a) Teaching.
(b) Law.
(c) Politics.
(d) Medicine.

2. In Steele's mind, what undermines the struggles for freedom?
(a) Advancing from being poor to the middle class.
(b) Living in predominantly white neighborhoods.
(c) Having Chinese friends, as a black person.
(d) Accepting defeat.

3. How does Steele define the self-descriptions that justify one's fears?
(a) Inflections.
(b) Portraits.
(c) Holdings.
(d) Discoveries.

4. What type of barrier did Steele say is the most powerful barrier blocking black progress?
(a) Social.
(b) Physiological.
(c) Psychological.
(d) Financial.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What does Steele say would be the secret to writing this book, if there was such a a thing?

4. What did an old professor of Steele's say?

5. What does Steele say is the first step to pursuing power?

(see the answer key)

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