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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part III, Ladder to the Light, The Pain of Word Bondage, Chapter 8, The Pain of Word Bondage.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Williams argue replaced direct oppression of African-Americans?
(a) Their freedom.
(b) Their enslavement.
(c) Their omission.
(d) Their arrest.

2. What does Williams argue is a function of wealth?
(a) Political power.
(b) Racism.
(c) The right to privacy.
(d) The number of slaves owned.

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

4. What does Williams say her paper evaluations did to many students?
(a) It pleased them.
(b) It upset them.
(c) It made them realize they were racists.
(d) It made them want to leave her class.

5. What does Williams say there was a phantom of in neutrality?
(a) Lawlessness.
(b) Slavery.
(c) Racism.
(d) Liberty.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Williams say happened to the Jewish student?

2. Who was Williams' friend held at gunpoint by?

3. What does Williams say small businesses used to rationalize the changes in the mid 80's?

4. What does Williams say she was accused of being against?

5. What common conception does Williams target in her book?

(see the answer key)

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