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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why was Diangelo taken aback in the early days of her work?
(a) So many white people expressed anger.
(b) So many white people expressed gratitude.
(c) So many people of color expressed gratitude.
(d) So many people of color expressed anger.

2. What does the birdcage metaphor describe?
(a) The interlocking forces of oppression.
(b) How black people and white people interact.
(c) How humans and animals interact.
(d) The forces of good and evil in society.

3. What does Diangelo say about racism in relation to society?
(a) It is deeply embedded in society.
(b) It is only an issue for white people.
(c) It is only an issue for people of color.
(d) It is present in society but not a big deal.

4. Who does Diangelo write has prejudice?
(a) All women.
(b) All animals.
(c) All men.
(d) All humans.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the general understanding of whiteness, as defined in Chapter 2?

2. Who is pounding their fist in the first anecdote of the book?

3. What is ideology?

4. What, according to Diangelo, do white people need to understand in order to understand white fragility?

5. Where does white supremacy draw much of its power?

(see the answer key)

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