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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7, Affirmative Action, The Price of Preference.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In terms of 'creating a black identity', what did Steele say is something that blacks engage in?
(a) Dancing.
(b) Writing.
(c) Singing.
(d) Compensatory grandiosity.

2. 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.

3. When one rejects responsibility, what does Steele say that individual is also rejecting?
(a) A base of power.
(b) Adulthood.
(c) A sense of pride.
(d) Education.

4. What is Steele's son's name?
(a) Eli.
(b) Shelby III.
(c) John.
(d) Mark.

5. Steele said social policies shout not be aimed at what?
(a) Religious preferences.
(b) Gender preferences.
(c) Age preferences.
(d) Racial preferences.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Steele say must be shared between blacks and whites?

2. In the university setting, who did Steele verbalize would not tell blacks what they think of their scholarships and not expect them to perform?

3. What president did Chapter 1 say Steele agrees with on many issues?

4. How did the status of poor blacks change, according to Steele's view?

5. What nickname did Chapter 4 say some blacks are given when they strive for achievement?

(see the answer key)

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