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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 nickname did Chapter 4 say some blacks are given when they strive for achievement?
(a) Squares.
(b) Non-conformists.
(c) Sell-outs.
(d) Oreos.

2. What period in time did Steele refer to as 'turbulent'?
(a) 80's.
(b) 50's.
(c) 60's.
(d) 70's.

3. Steele said what of 'black anger'?
(a) It flatters white power.
(b) It is productive to the black race.
(c) It changes the stereotypes of the black race.
(d) It frightens whites.

4. In Steele's opinion, why do blacks avoid 'important opportunities'?
(a) They do not want to run the risk of failing.
(b) Other races forbid them from doing so.
(c) They do not avoid 'important opportunities'.
(d) They are never in a position to engage in 'important opportunities'.

5. Of the following, what is a factor of white guilt, per Steele's way of thinking?
(a) The fact that statistically, many blacks are uneducated.
(b) Understanding of ill-gotten advantage.
(c) Just being a member of the white race.
(d) The fact that statistically, many blacks are poor.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Steele, what did he have to remember and forget when writing?

2. What does Steele say is the first step to pursuing power?

3. In terms of 'creating a black identity', what did Steele say is something that blacks engage in?

4. Methods of creating a black identity is also known as what, said Steele?

5. How does the message that 'blacks need help to get ahead' affect blacks, in Steele's opinion?

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