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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. Steele said the only way to solve racial problems is to focus on what?
(a) Ethical consciousness.
(b) Moral consciousness.
(c) Racial consciousness.
(d) Sexual consciousness.

2. Many blacks have chosen to feel what way, according to Steele?
(a) Insatiable.
(b) Inferior.
(c) Invincible.
(d) Invisible.

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

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

5. It's Steele's belief that what creates a false reality for blacks?
(a) Denying shame.
(b) Affirmation from few whites.
(c) Graduating from college.
(d) 'Acting white'.

Short Answer Questions

1. Steele mentioned that which of the following 'spreads like spilled paint'?

2. Which black group is continually expanding, According to Chapter 3?

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

4. Steele said social policies shout not be aimed at what?

5. How does Steele define the self-descriptions that justify one's fears?

(see the answer key)

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