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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Saad uses the term “unpacking” frequently in the book. Which of the following meanings does it carry in the book?
(a) Moving in and settling down.
(b) Taking things out of a bag or case.
(c) Bringing out small parts for examination.
(d) Emptying out for relief.

2. How many examples of white privilege does McIntosh articulate?
(a) 50.
(b) 20..
(c) 10
(d) 5.

3. In the book, the term “benign” carries what meaning?
(a) None of these.
(b) Unharmful and innocent .
(c) Good and helpful.
(d) Pleasant and agreeable.

4. “White privilege” and “unconscious bias” are described in the book as being what for “white supremacy"?
(a) Euphemisms.
(b) Eponyms.
(c) Homophones.
(d) Antonyms.

5. In the book, the term “white exceptionalism” carries what meaning?
(a) The belief by people having white privilege that they include and bring in others.
(b) The belief by people having white privilege that they reject and kick out others.
(c) The belief by people having white privilege that they do not experience white supremacy.
(d) The belief by people having white privilege that they are better than those without it.

Short Answer Questions

1. In which U.S. Open was Serena Williams penalized for “‘verbal abuse’ after she called the umpire a ‘thief’” (71), despite other players having said far worse to far less penalty?

2. The phrase “white privilege protects people” (62) offers an example of which of the following?

3. The term “gaslighting” carries what meaning?

4. At the end of Week 1, Saad reiterates that the work of the book denies looking for which of the following?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. To what does “intersectionality” refer in the book?

2. Which rhetorical appeal/s is / are made when Saad reproduces the text of an email in discussing white superiority ideology (88)?

3. Why does Saad note that some persons of color will benefit from doing the work outlined in the book?

4. What evidence is often cited against the existence of white privilege?

5. Which rhetorical appeal/s is / are made when Saad notes the relative availability of dolls in discussing white superiority ideology?

6. How is tone policing generally used?

7. What does Saad list among reasons to commit to the work outlined in the book?

8. Why does Saad refer to her work as shared with a global audience?

9. Why would a person work through the book non-sequentially?

10. Saad notes that “On Day 7, we do not take a day off" (105). What is she likely referencing? Why would she reference it?

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