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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. In terms of responding to racial insecurity, what did Steele comment blacks do with regard to names for themselves?
(a) Get rid of some.
(b) Create more.
(c) Ask other races if they think the names make sense.
(d) Make sure all non-blacks know what they are.

2. Many blacks have chosen to feel what way, according to Steele?
(a) Insatiable.
(b) Invisible.
(c) Inferior.
(d) Invincible.

3. What type of shock did Steele say individuals are said to be a part of when in mixed-race situations?
(a) Psychological.
(b) Integration.
(c) Mixed.
(d) Social.

4. What do many blacks say Steele has failed to recognize?
(a) Superiority of the white race.
(b) Priority of the white race.
(c) Priority of the black race.
(d) Superiority of the black race.

5. How did Steele say blacks should address the methods of creating the black identity?
(a) Implement them all.
(b) Avoid some and implement others according to what they believe is right.
(c) Avoid them all.
(d) Avoid some and implement others according to what the white race tells them is right.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Steele said what of 'black anger'?

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

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

5. What does Steele say is the first step to pursuing power?

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