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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is pounding their fist in the first anecdote of the book?
(a) A black woman.
(b) A black man.
(c) A white man.
(d) A white woman.

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

3. What is objectivity?
(a) Objectivity holds that it is possible to be free of bias.
(b) Objectivity holds that race is simple.
(c) Objectivity holds that race is complex.
(d) Objectivity holds that it is impossible to be free of bias.

4. Who does Diangelo say can be racist?
(a) Only people of color.
(b) Only Asian people.
(c) Only white and black people.
(d) Only white people.

5. Historically, who is allowed to assimilate in the U.S.?
(a) African immigrants.
(b) Italian immigrants.
(c) Asian immigrants.
(d) Irish immigrants.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When does racism occur?

3. What does the suggestion that being white has meaning tend to impact white people?

4. What do people generally think constitutes a "good" neighborhood, as stated in Chapter 2?

5. What is white privilege?

(see the answer key)

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