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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Chapter 2, many blacks are afraid to do what?
(a) Declare pride for their race.
(b) Expand their lives.
(c) Compete against whites for jobs.
(d) Talk about slavery.

2. How does Steele define the self-descriptions that justify one's fears?
(a) Holdings.
(b) Inflections.
(c) Portraits.
(d) Discoveries.

3. What did Steele say has declined for blacks with respect to whites?
(a) Dignity.
(b) Kindness.
(c) Income.
(d) Achievements.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which black group is continually expanding, According to Chapter 3?

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

3. It's Steele's belief that what creates a false reality for blacks?

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

5. What did Steele say may have been necessary to win the freedoms won during the Civil Rights movement?

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