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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Of the following, which is a method mentioned in Chapter 4 of creating a black identity?
(a) Aggression.
(b) Ignorance.
(c) Racism.
(d) Victimization.

3. In how many ways did Steele say shock manifests as segregation?
(a) Two.
(b) Five.
(c) Three.
(d) Four.

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

5. What profession did Chapter 2 say Steele worked in?
(a) Politics.
(b) Law.
(c) Teaching.
(d) Medicine.

6. What did Steele say is the driving force when one gives utmost attention to race?
(a) Consideration.
(b) Power.
(c) Love.
(d) Fear.

7. What is the race / ethnicity of Steele's wife?
(a) Caucasian.
(b) Chinese.
(c) Mexican.
(d) African American.

8. Of the following, what did Chapter 4 say freedom brought for blacks?
(a) Wealth.
(b) Happiness.
(c) Stresses.
(d) Love.

9. What topic of discussion did Steele and his friends 'suddenly' bring up?
(a) Careers.
(b) Relationships.
(c) Sex.
(d) Race.

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

11. In what state does Steele work?
(a) New York.
(b) California.
(c) Montana.
(d) Texas.

12. Complete Steele's statement. 'Race indeed remains a source of white ____.'
(a) Power.
(b) Shame.
(c) Problem.
(d) Honor.

13. Steele's view said that vulnerability affects what aspects of black life?
(a) Politics and clothing ONLY.
(b) Clothing styles and dance ONLY.
(c) Politics, clothing styles and dance.
(d) Politics ONLY.

14. Methods of creating a black identity is also known as what, said Steele?
(a) Themes of recomposition.
(b) Themes of recommendations.
(c) Themes of recognition.
(d) Themes of reconciliation.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. For blacks, what is a method of handling freedom, per Steele's thoughts?

2. Steele said what of 'black anger'?

3. Steele mentioned that which of the following 'spreads like spilled paint'?

4. How does Steele define the self-descriptions that justify one's fears?

5. What type of shock did Steele say individuals are said to be a part of when in mixed-race situations?

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