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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I, A Definition of Terms, Chapter 2, The Complexity of Identity.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 is commonly known as what?
(a) The Fair Housing Act.
(b) Housing and Community Development Act.
(c) The Racial Equality Act.
(d) The Discrimination Nullification Act.

2. When was 'Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria?': A Psychologist Explains the Development of Racial Identity published?
(a) 1989.
(b) 1992.
(c) 2003.
(d) 1997.

3. What word means lacking the normal or usual necessities and comforts of life, as proper housing, educational opportunities, job security, adequate medical care, etc.?
(a) Meritocracy.
(b) Entitled.
(c) Tacit.
(d) Disadvantaged.

4. What groups benefit from systems of racism (and other isms), according to the author?
(a) Dominant groups.
(b) Radical groups.
(c) Fringe groups.
(d) Political groups.

5. Erik Erikson is most famous for having coined what phrase?
(a) "Race identity."
(b) "Identity crisis."
(c) "Inter-racial."
(d) "Racial bias."

Short Answer Questions

1. What refers to that which is placed in or belonging to a lower order or rank?

2. What is a way of conceptualizing racial inequalities that focuses as much on the advantages that white people accrue from society as on the disadvantages that people of color experience?

3. What, in Tatum's view, is a preconceived judgment based on limited information?

4. In Part I, A Definition of Terms, Chapter 1, Defining Racism, Tatum argues that while economic productivity may be hurt by racism, the real cost to whites is what?

5. Although Erik Erikson lacked even a bachelor's degree, he served as a professor for prominent institutions?

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