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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) They do not want to run the risk of failing.
(b) They are never in a position to engage in 'important opportunities'.
(c) Other races forbid them from doing so.
(d) They do not avoid 'important opportunities'.

2. What is the race / ethnicity of Steele's wife?
(a) Mexican.
(b) Chinese.
(c) Caucasian.
(d) African American.

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

4. What type of anxiety does Steele say is especially a problem for blacks?
(a) Political.
(b) Religious.
(c) Social.
(d) Racial.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the oldest formula of aggression, according to Steele?

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

4. It's Steele's belief that in what types of areas do blacks many times withhold effort?

5. Rather than doing away with racial insecurities, what type of state did Steele say many blacks fall into?

(see the answer key)

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