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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8, The Recoloring of Campus Life, Student Racism, Academic Pluralism, and the End of a Dream.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the oldest formula of aggression, according to Steele?
(a) One's difference from another makes him / her bad, which justifies another's power over that person.
(b) Love in spite of how one is being treated is the best policy.
(c) Remain defensive in every situation to prevent being mistreated.
(d) If one mistreats another, that gives the other person the right to retaliate.

2. As per Steele, what produces ethnic balkanization?
(a) When parents ask that the teacher is 'easy' on his or child due to the child's differences.
(b) When teachers point out the differences between students.
(c) When students see good in the differences of others.
(d) When students rationalize their goodness through difference.

3. Steele's daughter's name is which of the following?
(a) Rita.
(b) Melissa.
(c) Loni.
(d) Pat.

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

5. In addition to the students, who did Steele say is responsible for racial conflicts on campus?
(a) Religious leaders.
(b) Parents.
(c) Administrators.
(d) Siblings.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Steele's attitude say is true of racial discrimination?

2. In Chapter 8, how did Steele say blacks 'use' their race?

3. What did Steele mention that black power produces?

4. How does black advancement relate to individual responsibility, as said by Steele?

5. In how many ways did Steele say shock manifests as segregation?

(see the answer key)

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