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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 37: Boxes and Ladders - Chapter 46: Whole Again.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For what period of time did "the zap factor" (92) shape Irving's behavior?
(a) Days.
(b) Years.
(c) Weeks.
(d) Months.

2. In Chapter 40: Bull in a China Shop, Irving describes realizing that what passed for her normal had the potential to have what effect on people of color?
(a) Shame.
(b) Alienate.
(c) Exoticize.
(d) Degrade.

3. In Chapter 30: Feelings and the Culture of Niceness, Irving states that which element in her past caused her to face uncomfortable feelings by trying to escape from them?
(a) Embarrassment.
(b) Socialization.
(c) Schooling.
(d) Discipline.

4. Irving states that her favorite example of listening and its power is present in which practice?
(a) Restorative justice.
(b) Mediation.
(c) Yoga.
(d) Meditation.

5. The preschool Irving chose for her children required parents to volunteer for one day how often?
(a) Every month.
(b) Every 3 weeks.
(c) Every week.
(d) Every 2 weeks.

Short Answer Questions

1. Irving points out in Chapter 16: Logos and Stereotypes that humans are the only creatures on earth who use which objects to make sense of their world?

2. How many million black American men fought in World War II?

3. The analogy depicting the difference between two elements of life in Chapter 43: From Tolerance to Engagement uses what location as a backdrop?

4. In what position did the person work who explained to Irving the difference between equity and equality?

5. In which grade was Irving's student named Jared, whom she discusses in Chapter 27: Living Into Expectations?

(see the answer key)

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