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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 what profession is Steele's wife?
(a) Teaching.
(b) Law.
(c) Nursing.
(d) Clinical psychology.

2. What does Steele say is one of the downfalls of the 'black identity'?
(a) It does not accept people of other races in social settings.
(b) It lessens the number of religious institutions.
(c) It encourages segregation of schools.
(d) It does not promote individuality.

3. According to Steele, what did he have to remember and forget when writing?
(a) That he was white.
(b) That he was poor.
(c) That he was black.
(d) That he was a man.

4. Rather than doing away with racial insecurities, what type of state did Steele say many blacks fall into?
(a) Acceptance.
(b) Denial.
(c) Anger.
(d) Deep fear.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What two adjectives did Steele use to describe his editor?

2. What type of anxiety does Steele say is especially a problem for blacks?

3. According to Chapter 2, many blacks are afraid to do what?

4. What does Steele say is a bad source of recomposition for blacks?

5. Steele stated that although some of his life experiences may be different from other races, what is true?

(see the answer key)

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