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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3, Being Black and Feeling Blue, Black Hesitation on the Brink.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Steele's opinion, why do blacks avoid 'important opportunities'?
(a) Other races forbid them from doing so.
(b) They are never in a position to engage in 'important opportunities'.
(c) They do not want to run the risk of failing.
(d) They do not avoid 'important opportunities'.

2. At the conclusion of the introduction, who did Steele thank?
(a) His neighbor.
(b) His agent.
(c) His parents.
(d) His dog.

3. Rather than doing away with racial insecurities, what type of state did Steele say many blacks fall into?
(a) Deep fear.
(b) Denial.
(c) Acceptance.
(d) Anger.

4. In what type of setting did Steele experience discrimination and therefore the feeling of inferiority?
(a) Segregated school.
(b) Segregated church.
(c) Segregated social club.
(d) Segregated grocery store.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What group do many blacks say 'failed to recognize' what Steele failed to recognize?

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

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

4. Complete Steele's statement. 'Race indeed remains a source of white ____.'

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

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