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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II, Trial by Text, A Sequence of Sublimation, Chapter 6, The Obliging Shell.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Part 1, Chapter 1, what does Williams say are constructed?
(a) Inequalities.
(b) Social identities and concepts.
(c) Bad social concepts.
(d) Laws.

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

3. What does Williams say about how she was treated during her different social functions?
(a) As a white man.
(b) Both as black and non-black.
(c) As a woman.
(d) As a slave.

4. What does Williams want to show about legal language?
(a) It is necessary.
(b) It is reprehensible.
(c) It protect the whites in power.
(d) It flattens complex issues.

5. What does Williams say was important for black students to do?
(a) Not commit crimes.
(b) Seek political offices.
(c) Demand to be treated equally.
(d) Vote and attend college.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Williams say added complexities to her opinions?

2. Where does Williams say a friend of hers was held at gunpoint?

3. What does Williams say students started to send her after he spoke out?

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

5. Who does Williams argue suffered under the then-current system?

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