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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. According to Steele, what two ways do blacks generally handle the feeling of powerlessness?
(a) Ignore or fully agree.
(b) Ignore or argue.
(c) Fully agree or challenge.
(d) Bargain or challenge.

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

3. Complete Steele's statement. 'Race indeed remains a source of white ____.'
(a) Power.
(b) Honor.
(c) Problem.
(d) Shame.

4. What nickname did Chapter 4 say some blacks are given when they strive for achievement?
(a) Sell-outs.
(b) Squares.
(c) Non-conformists.
(d) Oreos.

5. With regard to racial insecurity, blacks prove this by portraying what type of attitude about black pride, according to Steele?
(a) They are obsessed with it and make that well-known.
(b) They hate it.
(c) They secretly love it, but act as if they hate it.
(d) They hate it, but act like they are very fond of it.

Short Answer Questions

1. For blacks, what is a method of handling freedom, per Steele's thoughts?

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

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

4. What did Steele learn about himself when writing The Content of Our Character?

5. What did Steele say about the main problem between races in America?

(see the answer key)

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