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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) Socially ONLY.
(b) Socially and culturally.
(c) Sexually.
(d) Culturally ONLY.

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

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

4. Dealing with doubt does what for blacks, in Steele's estimation?
(a) Promotes progress.
(b) Hinders progress.
(c) It doesn't have an effect on them.
(d) Sparks anger.

5. What type of self-proclaimed identity did Steele say he developed as a result of feeling of inferior?
(a) Anti-white.
(b) Anti-segregation.
(c) Anti-integration.
(d) Anti-self.

6. What did an old professor of Steele's say?
(a) 'Charity begins at home.'
(b) 'Practice what you preach.'
(c) 'Ideas themselves come a dime a dozen.'
(d) 'Education is key.'

7. Steele said what of 'black anger'?
(a) It is productive to the black race.
(b) It frightens whites.
(c) It flatters white power.
(d) It changes the stereotypes of the black race.

8. In Steele's opinion, why do blacks avoid 'important opportunities'?
(a) They are never in a position to engage in 'important opportunities'.
(b) They do not want to run the risk of failing.
(c) Other races forbid them from doing so.
(d) They do not avoid 'important opportunities'.

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

10. What did Steele's attitude say is true of racial discrimination?
(a) It was necessary in order to keep order in America.
(b) Some blacks claim racial discrimination in situations where it is not true.
(c) It is no longer practiced in America.
(d) It was a political ploy, but never actually happened in America.

11. What prompted Steele to begin writing his first book?
(a) His boredom with life.
(b) His mother telling him that she thought he'd make a great writer.
(c) Listening to two gentleman speak about race in a politically correct manner, rather than the truth.
(d) His infatuation with being a rich and famous author.

12. Who helped Steele in the overall writing of the book?
(a) His best friend, John.
(b) His wife.
(c) His student.
(d) His former college professor.

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

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

15. What does Steele say is one of the downfalls of the 'black identity'?
(a) It encourages segregation of schools.
(b) It lessens the number of religious institutions.
(c) It does not accept people of other races in social settings.
(d) It does not promote individuality.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was Steele's editor for The Content of Our Character?

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

3. Steele's view said that vulnerability affects what aspects of black life?

4. What type of barrier did Steele say is the most powerful barrier blocking black progress?

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

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