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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. Tatum writes in Part I, A Definition of Terms, Chapter 2, The Complexity of Identity, that our attention is naturally drawn to those parts of ourselves that ______________.
(a) Nobody can see.
(b) Are least in need.
(c) Others notice.
(d) Are most in need.

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

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

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?
(a) Emotional.
(b) Physical.
(c) Psychological.
(d) Religious.

5. Beverly Daniel Tatum received her B.A. in psychology from which institution?
(a) The CUNY Graduate Center.
(b) The University of Michigan.
(c) Hartford Seminary.
(d) Wesleyan University.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what year did Erik Erikson emigrate with his family to the United States?

2. What word means lacking the normal or usual necessities and comforts of life, as proper housing, educational opportunities, job security, adequate medical care, etc.?

3. When was Erik Erikson born?

4. In Part I, A Definition of Terms, Chapter 2, The Complexity of Identity, Tatum finds in her class experiments that members of dominant groups rarely list their dominant traits while those in subordinate groups usually do what?

5. What does Tatum define as a system of advantage based on race which restricts access to power and privilege?

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