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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. 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) Accepting defeat.
(d) Having Chinese friends, as a black person.

2. Many blacks have chosen to feel what way, according to Steele?
(a) Insatiable.
(b) Invisible.
(c) Inferior.
(d) Invincible.

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

4. What topic of discussion did Steele and his friends 'suddenly' bring up?
(a) Race.
(b) Careers.
(c) Sex.
(d) Relationships.

5. According to Steele, when an individual is tired of thinking in racial terms, he / she is said to have which of the following?
(a) Race-uncertainty.
(b) Race-fatigue.
(c) Race-hatred.
(d) Race-denial.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What two adjectives did Steele use to describe his editor?

4. In what state does Steele work?

5. In what profession is Steele's wife?

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