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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part IV, The Incorruptible Simplicity of Being: A String of Crystalline Parables.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Williams argue about how Americans understood freedom?
(a) As a concept.
(b) As political freedom.
(c) As an excuse for war.
(d) In an abstract way.

2. How does Williams feel about being a lawyer in Part I, Chapter 1?
(a) She regretted it.
(b) She wanted it.
(c) She hated it.
(d) She loved it.

3. What was the profession of one of Williams' student's fathers according to Part I, Chapter 2?
(a) Slave owner.
(b) Trucker.
(c) Slumlord.
(d) Lawyer.

4. What does Williams criticize the increase focused on?
(a) Illegal immigrants.
(b) Race.
(c) Differences on college campuses.
(d) White women.

5. What does Williams believe law is?
(a) Made by white people.
(b) Inter-subjective.
(c) Necessary for society.
(d) Used to oppress African-Americans.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many children does Williams say stormed out off the door as she was entering?

2. What does Williams say neutral classifications do?

3. What wasn't binding during slavery?

4. What does Williams say recent affirmative action jurisprudence rejected?

5. Why did the student come to see Williams?

(see the answer key)

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