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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part III, Ladder to the Light, A Series of Hinged Turning Points, Chapter 7, Fire and Ice.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Williams say we should avoid neutrality?
(a) African-Americans need to be favorites.
(b) Minorities need to be favorites.
(c) It embedded psychic taboos.
(d) It is not neutral.

2. What does Williams say the examples she gave in Part II, Chapter 4 illustrate?
(a) Unlawful African-Americans.
(b) The neutrality of the law.
(c) Strong segregationist instinct among whites.
(d) Racism among police officers.

3. What two ideas of freedom does Williams mention in Part II, Chapter 6?
(a) Liberal and radical.
(b) Liberal and racist.
(c) Radical and Republican.
(d) Liberal and leftist.

4. Where does Williams say a friend of hers was held at gunpoint?
(a) The White House.
(b) A white restaurant.
(c) The courthouse.
(d) A police station.

5. Who does Williams say ignored her while she was attending college?
(a) Competitive white men.
(b) Her classmates.
(c) White teachers.
(d) Other women.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Williams say about black communities?

2. What did the memo Williams received accuse her of doing?

3. How many times was the woman mentioned in Williams' story shot?

4. What does Williams say racist attitudes towards African-American is?

5. What answer did Williams give to the one who questioned her account in the book?

(see the answer key)

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