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

2. Which of the following is the 'greatest barrier to black progress', according to Steele?
(a) Self-hatred.
(b) Racism.
(c) Government.
(d) Education.

3. What does Steele say would be the secret to writing this book, if there was such a a thing?
(a) He is only writing from an objective point-of-view.
(b) Politics plays a key role in the separation of race, of which he writes.
(c) Commence with the premise that all races are composed of humans.
(d) He is only writing from a subjective point-of-view.

4. What period in time did Steele refer to as 'turbulent'?
(a) 80's.
(b) 70's.
(c) 50's.
(d) 60's.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Steele, when an individual is tired of thinking in racial terms, he / she is said to have which of the following?

2. What did Steele say is the driving force when one gives utmost attention to race?

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

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

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

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