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

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. What is the oldest formula of aggression, according to Steele?
(a) If one mistreats another, that gives the other person the right to retaliate.
(b) Remain defensive in every situation to prevent being mistreated.
(c) One's difference from another makes him / her bad, which justifies another's power over that person.
(d) Love in spite of how one is being treated is the best policy.

4. In what way did Steele say 'black innocence affects society and the government?
(a) It only affects the white community and makes it feel inferior.
(b) It doesn't affect society or government.
(c) It only affects the black community and allows it to feel superior.
(d) It requires them to implement change.

5. What was Steele doing on the afternoon of the birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. in 1986?
(a) Arguing with his parents about the injustices of blacks.
(b) Participating in a 'black panther' meeting.
(c) Listening to an interview about the state of black America.
(d) Completing a homework assignment about race relations.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who helped Steele in the overall writing of the book?

2. What inflates the individual seeking power over another, according to Steele?

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

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

5. How did consciousness change for blacks from the early 60's to the late 60's, in Steele's opinion?

(see the answer key)

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