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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Diangelo think about treating everyone the same, regardless of race?
(a) She says only people of color can treat everyone the same.
(b) She says it is possible to teach someone to treat everyone the same.
(c) She says only certain people can be taught to treat everyone the same.
(d) She says it is impossible to teach someone to treat everyone the same.

2. Who is known for the concept of habitus?
(a) Kimberle Crenshaw.
(b) Paula Abdul.
(c) Pierre Bourdieu.
(d) Robin Diangelo.

3. What does color blindness exempt white people from?
(a) From seeming racist.
(b) From making close connections with people of color.
(c) From being considered white.
(d) From responsibility or participation in the problem.

4. Who mistinterpreted some of Martin Luther King Jr.'s speech, as stated in Chapter 3?
(a) Immigrants.
(b) Asian people.
(c) White people.
(d) Black people.

5. What crime does Diangelo liken racism to?
(a) Adultery.
(b) Theft.
(c) Murder.
(d) Treason.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What triggers white fragility, according to Diangelo?

3. Who does the chain of self-defense blame for white people's discomfort about racism, according to Diangelo?

4. What does Diangelo not wish to do in addressing anti-black sentiments?

5. What is new racism?

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