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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. According to Steele, what two ways do blacks generally handle the feeling of powerlessness?
(a) Bargain or challenge.
(b) Ignore or fully agree.
(c) Fully agree or challenge.
(d) Ignore or argue.

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

3. Which black group is continually expanding, According to Chapter 3?
(a) Wealthy.
(b) Underclass.
(c) Upper middle class.
(d) Middle class.

4. How did Steele say Bill Cosby deals with the feeling of powerlessness?
(a) He ignores.
(b) He bargains.
(c) He fully agrees.
(d) He challenges.

5. Steele said the only way to solve racial problems is to focus on what?
(a) Racial consciousness.
(b) Moral consciousness.
(c) Ethical consciousness.
(d) Sexual consciousness.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What period in time did Steele refer to as 'turbulent'?

3. What is Steele often accused of being?

4. According to Steele, what race is considered the most 'despised' race?

5. In terms of responding to racial insecurity, what did Steele comment blacks do with regard to names for themselves?

(see the answer key)

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