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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the conclusion of the introduction, who did Steele thank?
(a) His dog.
(b) His parents.
(c) His agent.
(d) His neighbor.

2. How does Steele think affirmative action truly be a positive thing?
(a) If it takes the form of real equal opportunity.
(b) It is currently a true positive thing.
(c) If only black females benefit from it.
(d) If only blacks males benefit from it.

3. According to Steele, what do blacks many times 'overrate their sense of'?
(a) Belonging.
(b) Worth.
(c) Equality.
(d) Soul.

4. In the university setting, who did Steele verbalize would not tell blacks what they think of their scholarships and not expect them to perform?
(a) Peers.
(b) Educators and administrators.
(c) Administrators ONLY.
(d) Educators ONLY.

5. Emotional vulnerability is a source of what for blacks, according to Steele?
(a) Innocence.
(b) Freedom.
(c) Transparency.
(d) Shame.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How did Steele say blacks should address the methods of creating the black identity?

3. According to Chapter 2, many blacks are afraid to do what?

4. Being torn between middle class values and racial identity and excuses for bad behavior is defined as what by Steele?

5. According to Steele, what do children generally notice first when they are matched up with children from other parts of the country or world?

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