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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. What does Steele say would be the secret to writing this book, if there was such a a thing?
(a) Commence with the premise that all races are composed of humans.
(b) He is only writing from a subjective point-of-view.
(c) Politics plays a key role in the separation of race, of which he writes.
(d) He is only writing from an objective point-of-view.

2. What inflates the individual seeking power over another, according to Steele?
(a) Pride.
(b) Innocence.
(c) Greed.
(d) Ignorance.

3. According to Steele, when an individual is tired of thinking in racial terms, he / she is said to have which of the following?
(a) Race-denial.
(b) Race-fatigue.
(c) Race-uncertainty.
(d) Race-hatred.

4. Who was Steele's editor for The Content of Our Character?
(a) Bill Thomas.
(b) Tom Smith.
(c) Bob Jones.
(d) Bill White.

5. How does Steele define the self-descriptions that justify one's fears?
(a) Inflections.
(b) Discoveries.
(c) Portraits.
(d) Holdings.

Short Answer Questions

1. Steele said blacks are many times threatened by the repentance of whom?

2. At the conclusion of the introduction, who did Steele thank?

3. In what ways did Steele say blacks are excommunicated by their race when they create their own individual identity?

4. It's Steele's belief that what creates a false reality for blacks?

5. According to Steele's outlook, what controls how blacks react to their problems?

(see the answer key)

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