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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. How does the message that 'blacks need help to get ahead' affect blacks, in Steele's opinion?
(a) It forces them to become rebellious.
(b) It encourages them.
(c) It makes them want to prove that point is true.
(d) It demoralizes them.

2. Methods of creating a black identity is also known as what, said Steele?
(a) Themes of reconciliation.
(b) Themes of recommendations.
(c) Themes of recomposition.
(d) Themes of recognition.

3. What did Steele say of the president mentioned in Chapter 1?
(a) He proved the average white American was not innocent.
(b) He gave the average black American a way to be innocent.
(c) He proved the average black American was not innocent.
(d) He gave the average white American a way to be innocent.

4. In terms of responding to racial insecurity, what did Steele comment blacks do with regard to names for themselves?
(a) Get rid of some.
(b) Create more.
(c) Make sure all non-blacks know what they are.
(d) Ask other races if they think the names make sense.

5. What two adjectives did Steele use to describe his editor?
(a) Bright, hard-working.
(b) Sensitive, understanding.
(c) Caring, considerate.
(d) Firm, helpful.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Steele's opinion, in order to be effective, what must white guilt give way to?

2. As indicated by Steele, how is affirmative action a positive relationship between blacks and whites?

3. When one rejects responsibility, what does Steele say that individual is also rejecting?

4. What type of shock did Steele say individuals are said to be a part of when in mixed-race situations?

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

(see the answer key)

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