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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 10-12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the system of racism begin with?
(a) History.
(b) Discrimination.
(c) Ideology.
(d) Action.

2. What does Diangelo state that the good/bad binary suggest about racism?
(a) It suggests that only the extreme and malicious acts against people of color are racist.
(b) It suggests that racism is experienced by both white people and people of color.
(c) It suggests that racism is experienced by both good and bad people.
(d) It suggests that racism can be both good and bad.

3. What are the two ideologies in Western culture that make exploring cultural frameworks difficult?
(a) Good and Evil.
(b) Independence and subjectivity.
(c) Patriotism and freedom.
(d) Individualism and objectivity.

4. What does white people's use of racially coded language do, as stated in Chapter 7?
(a) Makes white people seem less racist.
(b) Reproduces positive images about race.
(c) Reproduces racist images and perspectives.
(d) Makes people of color feel good about themselves.

5. What does the suggestion that being white has meaning tend to impact white people?
(a) It triggers a range of defensive responses.
(b) They tend to agree with the idea.
(c) It makes them sad.
(d) It makes them humble.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why do people cry white tears?

2. What is one fundamental truth about human beings that is imperative to understanding racism and white fragility, according to Diangelo in Chapter 5?

3. What does Diangelo write is integral to white identity?

4. What does color blindness exempt white people from?

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

(see the answer key)

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