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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6, On Being Black and Middle Class.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Of the following, which is a method mentioned in Chapter 4 of creating a black identity?
(a) Victimization.
(b) Aggression.
(c) Racism.
(d) Ignorance.

2. At the beginning of Chapter 1, how many of his friends was Steele sipping chardonnay with?
(a) Two.
(b) Twelve.
(c) Three.
(d) Seven.

3. Steele's view said that vulnerability affects what aspects of black life?
(a) Politics and clothing ONLY.
(b) Politics ONLY.
(c) Clothing styles and dance ONLY.
(d) Politics, clothing styles and dance.

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

5. In what state does Steele work?
(a) Montana.
(b) California.
(c) New York.
(d) Texas.

Short Answer Questions

1. Of the following, what did Chapter 4 say freedom brought for blacks?

2. Whose independence is said by Steele to be oppressed by the black identity?

3. What profession did Chapter 2 say Steele worked in?

4. It's Steele's belief that in what types of areas do blacks many times withhold effort?

5. Being torn between middle class values and racial identity and excuses for bad behavior is defined as what by Steele?

(see the answer key)

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