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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. Steele believes some people have chosen what over race?
(a) Individuality.
(b) Moral principles.
(c) Popularity.
(d) Religion.

2. Steele said that being which of the following 'in no way spares one from being human'?
(a) Racist.
(b) Educated.
(c) White.
(d) Black.

3. 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) They do not avoid 'important opportunities'.
(d) Other races forbid them from doing so.

4. What profession did Chapter 2 say Steele worked in?
(a) Teaching.
(b) Law.
(c) Medicine.
(d) Politics.

5. Steele said that blacks do not know how to do what?
(a) Ignore the racial tensions of the past.
(b) Accept individuals from other races.
(c) Be free.
(d) Forgive the racial tensions of the past.

Short Answer Questions

1. What nickname did Chapter 4 say some blacks are given when they strive for achievement?

2. Steele said what of 'black anger'?

3. Of the following, which is a method mentioned in Chapter 4 of creating a black identity?

4. What president did Chapter 1 say Steele agrees with on many issues?

5. Steele mentioned that which of the following 'spreads like spilled paint'?

(see the answer key)

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