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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. Of the following, what did Chapter 4 say freedom brought for blacks?
(a) Love.
(b) Happiness.
(c) Stresses.
(d) Wealth.

2. What did Steele say pride requires of blacks?
(a) It requires them to have a 'racist' attitude.
(b) It requires them to be accountable for their actions.
(c) It requires them to help other races acquire racial pride.
(d) It allows them to feel good about themselves without being accountable for their actions.

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

4. Steele stated that although some of his life experiences may be different from other races, what is true?
(a) There is nothing different in the processes that drive his mind.
(b) He is of a superior race.
(c) He should not be judged by his race.
(d) He is of an inferior race.

5. In what state does Steele work?
(a) New York.
(b) California.
(c) Montana.
(d) Texas.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Steele's opinion, why do blacks avoid 'important opportunities'?

2. How did Steele say Bill Cosby deals with the feeling of powerlessness?

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

4. What did Steele say he had to seek in order to explain 'racial specifics'?

5. How did Steele say blacks should address the methods of creating the black identity?

(see the answer key)

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