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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As stated in Chapter 4, what about Diangelo's person makes it so that she is automatically perceived as qualified and competent?
(a) Her gender.
(b) Her college degree.
(c) Her height.
(d) Her whiteness.

2. When does racism occur?
(a) When white kids make fun of children of color.
(b) When someone perpetuates racist stereotypes.
(c) When a racial group’s prejudice is backed by legal authority and institutional control.
(d) When someone uses a racial slur.

3. Who said, "if privilege is defined as a legitimization of one’s entitlement to resources, it can also be defined as permission to escape or avoid any challenges to this entitlement” (112).
(a) Author Toni Morrison.
(b) Robin Diangelo.
(c) Professor of social work Rich Vodde.
(d) Singer Cher.

4. What happens to whites who are against racism?
(a) They have more friends of color.
(b) They go to historically black colleges.
(c) Their white privileges are revoked.
(d) They still benefit from a system that privileges whites.

5. What does Diangelo think about the good/bad binary?
(a) She thinks it is sensible.
(b) She thinks it only affects white people.
(c) She thinks it only affects people of color.
(d) She thinks it is a false dichotomy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is white fragility much more than, according to Diangelo?

2. Does Diangelo think racism has adapted over time?

3. What is affirmative action?

4. What does Diangelo state that the good/bad binary suggest about racism?

5. What group of people make up the majority who control the economy?

(see the answer key)

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