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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What type of anxiety does Steele say is especially a problem for blacks?
(a) Social.
(b) Religious.
(c) Political.
(d) Racial.

2. Steele said the only way to solve racial problems is to focus on what?
(a) Ethical consciousness.
(b) Sexual consciousness.
(c) Racial consciousness.
(d) Moral consciousness.

3. Following Steele's philosophy, how many factors make up white guilt?
(a) 2.
(b) 3.
(c) 1.
(d) 4.

4. How does the message that 'blacks need help to get ahead' affect blacks, in Steele's opinion?
(a) It makes them want to prove that point is true.
(b) It demoralizes them.
(c) It encourages them.
(d) It forces them to become rebellious.

5. What did Steele say pride requires of blacks?
(a) It allows them to feel good about themselves without being accountable for their actions.
(b) It requires them to be accountable for their actions.
(c) It requires them to have a 'racist' attitude.
(d) It requires them to help other races acquire racial pride.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Steele's view of how whites generally respond to positive opportunities?

2. How did Steele say the black movement encourages blacks to think about themselves?

3. What group do many blacks say 'failed to recognize' what Steele failed to recognize?

4. The 'association' that Steele said blacks need to stay away from making, leads to what?

5. In what ways did Steele say blacks are excommunicated by their race when they create their own individual identity?

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