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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. What kinds of audiences does Diangelo primarily lead?
(a) Primarily white audiences.
(b) Mixed audiences.
(c) Primarily Asian audiences.
(d) Primarily black audiences.

5. What does "white flight" refer to?
(a) The phenomenon of white people moving into neighborhoods mostly occupie by people of color.
(b) The phenomenon of white families fleeing neighborhoods to escape to the suburbs and avoid the influx of people of color.
(c) White people trying to justify their own racism.
(d) When Amelia Earhart flew a plane over the Pacific Ocean.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the name of Martin Luther King Jr.'s famous speech?

2. What is ideology?

3. Why is the past considered an ideal time for whites, as stated in Chapter 4?

4. Does Diangelo think racism has adapted over time?

5. What is white solidarity?

(see the answer key)

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