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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What problems does Eddo-Lodge argue that Black lead characters in books and movies are often viewed as by consumers?

2. In Part IV, what does Eddo-Lodge write that so much of politics comes down to?

3. In Part IV, what does Eddo-Lodge write that demands for equality "need to be as complicated as"?

4. What was the 2015 movement to remove a statue at a significant British Educational institution based upon?

5. Who was the chairwoman of Sony Pictures in 2014?

Short Essay Questions

1. Which popular U.S. television show did Eddo-Lodge criticize for its lack of diversity?

2. How does Eddo-Lodge suggest applying the phrase "white feminism" to those who identify as feminists?

3. Which character from a beloved British children's book series was the center of controversy over questions of race?

4. How have class designations changed in Britain over time, according to Eddo-Lodge?

5. What is one main reason Eddo-Lodge sought an interview with conservative politician Nick Griffin, even though she found his views racist and offensive?

6. How did Nick Griffin respond to Eddo-Lodge's request for an interview?

7. What was the controversy Eddo-Lodge described over the 2014 discussions around casting for James Bond films?

8. What problem did Eddo-Lodge have with David Cameron's public comments about misogyny in Britain around 2012 - 13?

9. What does Eddo-Lodge think about Western beauty ideals?

10. How did Eddo-Lodge's feelings about being perceived as an angry Black woman change over time?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What was the result of the British Bus Boycott in 1965 and why does Eddo-Lodge think it was a significant historical event? Write an essay explaining your answers.

Essay Topic 2

Why does Eddo-Lodge object to the political use of the term "white working class"? Write an essay explaining your answers, citing specific references to the text to help support your conclusions.

Essay Topic 3

"Demands for equality need to be as complicated as the inequalities they attempt to address," Eddo-Lodge writes (183). Write an essay explaining what this statement means in the larger context of the book, citing specific references to the text to help support your answers.

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