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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. How did consciousness change for blacks from the early 60's to the late 60's, in Steele's opinion?
(a) Sexual to ethical consciousness.
(b) Moral to racial consciousness.
(c) Racial to moral consciousness.
(d) Ethical to sexual consciousness.

2. In terms of responding to racial insecurity, what did Steele comment blacks do with regard to names for themselves?
(a) Ask other races if they think the names make sense.
(b) Get rid of some.
(c) Create more.
(d) Make sure all non-blacks know what they are.

3. According to Chapter 2, many blacks are afraid to do what?
(a) Talk about slavery.
(b) Declare pride for their race.
(c) Compete against whites for jobs.
(d) Expand their lives.

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

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-hatred.
(b) Race-denial.
(c) Race-fatigue.
(d) Race-uncertainty.

Short Answer Questions

1. Of Jesse Jackson, Steele said he addresses the feeling of powerlessness in the following way(s):

2. What was Steele doing on the afternoon of the birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. in 1986?

3. What did Steele say of the president mentioned in Chapter 1?

4. Which black group is continually expanding, According to Chapter 3?

5. What type of barrier did Steele say is the most powerful barrier blocking black progress?

(see the answer key)

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