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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4, The Recomposed Self, More on Vulnerability.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

2. Which of the following is the 'greatest barrier to black progress', according to Steele?
(a) Racism.
(b) Government.
(c) Education.
(d) Self-hatred.

3. What did an old professor of Steele's say?
(a) 'Education is key.'
(b) 'Ideas themselves come a dime a dozen.'
(c) 'Practice what you preach.'
(d) 'Charity begins at home.'

4. What type of barrier did Steele say is the most powerful barrier blocking black progress?
(a) Physiological.
(b) Financial.
(c) Social.
(d) Psychological.

5. What did Steele's attitude say is true of racial discrimination?
(a) It was a political ploy, but never actually happened in America.
(b) It is no longer practiced in America.
(c) Some blacks claim racial discrimination in situations where it is not true.
(d) It was necessary in order to keep order in America.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Steele, when an individual is tired of thinking in racial terms, he / she is said to have which of the following?

2. What prompted Steele to begin writing his first book?

3. What is Steele's son's name?

4. When one rejects responsibility, what does Steele say that individual is also rejecting?

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

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