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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what way did Steele say 'black innocence affects society and the government?
(a) It only affects the black community and allows it to feel superior.
(b) It only affects the white community and makes it feel inferior.
(c) It doesn't affect society or government.
(d) It requires them to implement change.

2. When someone uses their race to avoid addressing how he / she really feels about something, the person is engaging in what, said Steele?
(a) Denial.
(b) Truth.
(c) Racial expression.
(d) Race-holding.

3. What inflates the individual seeking power over another, according to Steele?
(a) Pride.
(b) Greed.
(c) Innocence.
(d) Ignorance.

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

5. What does Steele say is the first step to pursuing power?
(a) Violently protesting it.
(b) Engaging in formal training to make sure he / she can handle the power.
(c) Convincing oneself that he / she is entitled to it.
(d) Conquering the victim.

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

7. For blacks, what is a method of handling freedom, per Steele's thoughts?
(a) Writing and publicly performing songs that promote the freedom.
(b) Acting like it doesn't exist.
(c) Creating a black American identity.
(d) Believing it exists but blacks are not entitled to it.

8. What does Steele say must be shared between blacks and whites?
(a) Responsibility.
(b) Love.
(c) Economic means.
(d) Sensitivity.

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

10. Which black group is continually expanding, According to Chapter 3?
(a) Wealthy.
(b) Middle class.
(c) Upper middle class.
(d) Underclass.

11. What does Steele say about the vulnerability of blacks?
(a) They are racially vulnerable.
(b) They are racially and socially vulnerable.
(c) They are socially vulnerable.
(d) They are sexually vulnerable.

12. Of Jesse Jackson, Steele said he addresses the feeling of powerlessness in the following way(s):
(a) Sporadically bargains and challenges.
(b) Always ignores.
(c) Fully agrees.
(d) Sometimes agrees and ignores.

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

14. In what ways did Steele say blacks are excommunicated by their race when they create their own individual identity?
(a) Culturally ONLY.
(b) Socially and culturally.
(c) Sexually.
(d) Socially ONLY.

15. In what profession is Steele's wife?
(a) Law.
(b) Teaching.
(c) Clinical psychology.
(d) Nursing.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What type of self-proclaimed identity did Steele say he developed as a result of feeling of inferior?

4. According to Steele, what race is considered the most 'despised' race?

5. What nickname did Chapter 4 say some blacks are given when they strive for achievement?

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