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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the system of racism begin with?
(a) Action.
(b) History.
(c) Ideology.
(d) Discrimination.

2. What does aversive racism allow people to do, as stated in Chapter 3?
(a) It allows people to enact in racism in ways that do not let them maintain a positive self-image.
(b) It allows white people to target certain ethnic groups in any way they please.
(c) It allows people to enact in racism in ways that let them maintain a positive self-image.
(d) It allows people of color to discriminate against white people.

3. What did Diangelo learn about how white people discuss about race and racism?
(a) White people do not see color.
(b) The way white people are taught to define racism makes it nearly impossible for them to understand it.
(c) The way white people are taught to define racism makes it easy to discuss.
(d) White people are generally very receptive to learning about racism.

4. Who is this book written for?
(a) Black people.
(b) White people.
(c) Asian people.
(d) Latinx people.

5. How does Diangelo define a white progressive?
(a) Any white person who thinks they are not racist.
(b) Any white person who does not see color.
(c) Any white person who marched in the sixties.
(d) Any white person who thinks they are racist.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the birdcage metaphor describe?

2. What kinds of audiences does Diangelo primarily lead?

3. What is objectivity?

4. What is ideology?

5. What happens to whites who are against racism?

(see the answer key)

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