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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Epilogue.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Social policies, said Steele, should be geared toward what?
(a) Educational development ONLY.
(b) Economic development ONLY.
(c) Educational and economic development.
(d) Hidden political agendas.

3. With regard to racial insecurity, blacks prove this by portraying what type of attitude about black pride, according to Steele?
(a) They hate it.
(b) They hate it, but act like they are very fond of it.
(c) They secretly love it, but act as if they hate it.
(d) They are obsessed with it and make that well-known.

4. According to Steele, what do children generally notice first when they are matched up with children from other parts of the country or world?
(a) Brands of clothing.
(b) Difference.
(c) Similarities.
(d) Cultural practices.

5. What is Steele's son's name?
(a) John.
(b) Shelby III.
(c) Mark.
(d) Eli.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did an old professor of Steele's say?

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

3. What does Steele say is a downfall of the black movement?

4. What did Steele say is the Supreme Court's stance on racial preferences?

5. Chapter 5 said, in terms of race relations, blacks had a choice between two ways to address the issue. What way did the chapter say blacks and whites agreed was best for blacks?

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