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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What president did Chapter 1 say Steele agrees with on many issues?
(a) Ronald Reagan.
(b) George Bush, Sr.
(c) Jimmy Carter.
(d) Bill Clinton.

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

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

4. In Steele's mind, what undermines the struggles for freedom?
(a) Accepting defeat.
(b) Having Chinese friends, as a black person.
(c) Advancing from being poor to the middle class.
(d) Living in predominantly white neighborhoods.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Steele, accepting the negative feelings that others have towards another, generally promotes what two emotions for the 'victim'?

2. Steele said that blacks do not know how to do what?

3. How did Steele say Bill Cosby deals with the feeling of powerlessness?

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

5. What did Steele say is the driving force when one gives utmost attention to race?

Short Essay Questions

1. In line with Steele's experience, how are individualistic blacks received by those who have conformed to the 'black identity'?

2. Why did Steele say race is a source of shame for blacks, but didn't say the same for whites?

3. How did Steele say the black students in his classes react to discussions of racism?

4. In Chapter 3, how did Steele say blacks deal with racial insecurities?

5. According to Steele, how is the struggle for racial power more of a struggle for innocence for blacks?

6. In Chapter 1, Steele said the only way to do away with racial problems is for all to move from a racial consciousness to a moral consciousness. What does that mean?

7. According to Steele, how does black nationalism ultimately affect blacks?

8. As per Steele's philosophy, why do blacks many times avoid opportunities?

9. In Chapter 2, what does Steele say is the biggest hindrance of black progress? How can whites help?

10. In Steele's opinion, why is the black, underclass group continually expanding?

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