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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8, The Recoloring of Campus Life, Student Racism, Academic Pluralism, and the End of a Dream.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Steele's opinion, in order to be effective, what must white guilt give way to?
(a) Genuine concern.
(b) Hatred.
(c) White guilt must not give way to anything.
(d) Perceived care, but not necessarily genuine.

2. Steele articulated, whites 'discharging their duties to blacks however they can' is known as what?
(a) Racism.
(b) Favoritism.
(c) Skepticism.
(d) Escapism.

3. According to Steele, when an individual is tired of thinking in racial terms, he / she is said to have which of the following?
(a) Race-denial.
(b) Race-fatigue.
(c) Race-uncertainty.
(d) Race-hatred.

4. How does Steele define the self-descriptions that justify one's fears?
(a) Portraits.
(b) Inflections.
(c) Holdings.
(d) Discoveries.

5. What did Steele say has become synonymous with color?
(a) Wealth.
(b) Pride.
(c) Poverty.
(d) Happiness.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is white guilt beneficial to, in Steele's estimation?

2. What did Steele mention that black power produces?

3. According to Chapter 5, what do whites want to get rid of?

4. What is the reason for the accusation against Steele in Chapter 2?

5. Chapter 5 said, in terms of race relations, blacks had a choice between two ways to address the issue. What way did the chapter say blacks and whites agreed was best for blacks?

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