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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. Who was Steele's editor for The Content of Our Character?
(a) Tom Smith.
(b) Bill Thomas.
(c) Bill White.
(d) Bob Jones.

2. What period in time did Steele refer to as 'turbulent'?
(a) 70's.
(b) 80's.
(c) 60's.
(d) 50's.

3. In how many ways did Steele say shock manifests as segregation?
(a) Two.
(b) Three.
(c) Four.
(d) Five.

4. What did Steele say has declined for blacks with respect to whites?
(a) Kindness.
(b) Achievements.
(c) Dignity.
(d) Income.

5. What two adjectives did Steele use to describe his editor?
(a) Firm, helpful.
(b) Caring, considerate.
(c) Sensitive, understanding.
(d) Bright, hard-working.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. At the beginning of Chapter 1, how many of his friends was Steele sipping chardonnay with?

3. What profession did Chapter 2 say Steele worked in?

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

5. How does Steele define the self-descriptions that justify one's fears?

(see the answer key)

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