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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. Who helped Steele in the overall writing of the book?
(a) His former college professor.
(b) His student.
(c) His best friend, John.
(d) His wife.

2. In Steele's opinion, why do blacks avoid 'important opportunities'?
(a) Other races forbid them from doing so.
(b) They are never in a position to engage in 'important opportunities'.
(c) They do not want to run the risk of failing.
(d) They do not avoid 'important opportunities'.

3. In what way did Steele say 'black innocence affects society and the government?
(a) It requires them to implement change.
(b) It only affects the white community and makes it feel inferior.
(c) It doesn't affect society or government.
(d) It only affects the black community and allows it to feel superior.

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

5. What is the reason for the accusation against Steele in Chapter 2?
(a) Because he cannot articulate his opinions.
(b) Because he has openly made racial slurs against whites.
(c) Because he has openly made racial slurs against blacks.
(d) Because he is a part of the middle class.

Short Answer Questions

1. Of Jesse Jackson, Steele said he addresses the feeling of powerlessness in the following way(s):

2. What type of barrier did Steele say is the most powerful barrier blocking black progress?

3. In what profession is Steele's wife?

4. Whose independence is said by Steele to be oppressed by the black identity?

5. What is the race / ethnicity of Steele's wife?

(see the answer key)

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