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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Week 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Saad writes “I have come to see white exceptionalism as a double-sided weapon” (96), giving an example of which of the following?
(a) Metonymy.
(b) Analogy.
(c) Conceit.
(d) Simile.

2. In addition to white, which of the following identities does Saad note carry privilege?
(a) Female.
(b) Able-bodied.
(c) Homosexual.
(d) Texan.

3. Which of the following does Saad cite as an early indication of her exclusion?
(a) Difficulty hailing a cab.
(b) Difficulty buying makeup.
(c) Difficulty getting tacos.
(d) Difficulty making friends.

4. Which of the following does Saad exclude from self-care?
(a) Meditation.
(b) Mindfulness.
(c) Manicures.
(d) Massage.

5. The term “white supremacy” carries what meaning?
(a) The belief that white-privileged people are superior to and should dominate other races.
(b) The belief that white-privileged people are inferior to and should not dominate other races.
(c) The belief that white-privileged people are superior to and should not dominate other races.
(d) The belief that white-privileged people are inferior to but should dominate other races.

Short Answer Questions

1. The term “postracial” has what meaning?

2. In the book, the term “introversion” carries what meaning?

3. In the initial “doll tests,” how old were the children tested?

4. What meaning does the term “white fragility” carry?

5. The term “white privilege” carries what meaning?

(see the answer key)

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