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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. According to Steele, how do whites often view blacks?
(a) As a vital part of society.
(b) As complainers.
(c) As non-existent.
(d) As equals.

2. How did Steele say Bill Cosby deals with the feeling of powerlessness?
(a) He ignores.
(b) He fully agrees.
(c) He bargains.
(d) He challenges.

3. What is the reason for the accusation against Steele in Chapter 2?
(a) Because he is a part of the middle class.
(b) Because he has openly made racial slurs against whites.
(c) Because he cannot articulate his opinions.
(d) Because he has openly made racial slurs against blacks.

4. What do many blacks say Steele has failed to recognize?
(a) Priority of the black race.
(b) Superiority of the white race.
(c) Priority of the white race.
(d) Superiority of the black race.

5. How did Steele define black racial identity throughout the 60's?
(a) Somewhat self conscious and somewhat self confident.
(b) Self confident and chaotic.
(c) Self conscious and organized.
(d) Somewhat chaotic and somewhat organized.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does affirmative action on college campuses strive to do to the attitudes of the white students, as per Steele?

3. Which of the following is the 'greatest barrier to black progress', according to Steele?

4. According to Steele, what two ways do blacks generally handle the feeling of powerlessness?

5. As per Steele, what produces ethnic balkanization?

(see the answer key)

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