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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3, Being Black and Feeling Blue, Black Hesitation on the Brink.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Dealing with doubt does what for blacks, in Steele's estimation?
(a) It doesn't have an effect on them.
(b) Hinders progress.
(c) Sparks anger.
(d) Promotes progress.

2. What is the race / ethnicity of Steele's wife?
(a) Chinese.
(b) African American.
(c) Mexican.
(d) Caucasian.

3. What did Steele learn about himself when writing The Content of Our Character?
(a) It was necessary to write the book with a partner.
(b) That he was not a great writer after all.
(c) How others viewed him.
(d) How he thought.

4. Steele stated that although some of his life experiences may be different from other races, what is true?
(a) He should not be judged by his race.
(b) He is of an inferior race.
(c) He is of a superior race.
(d) There is nothing different in the processes that drive his mind.

5. 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-uncertainty.
(b) Race-fatigue.
(c) Race-hatred.
(d) Race-denial.

Short Answer Questions

1. When one rejects responsibility, what does Steele say that individual is also rejecting?

2. In Steele's opinion, why do blacks avoid 'important opportunities'?

3. What two adjectives did Steele use to describe his editor?

4. What did an old professor of Steele's say?

5. In what profession is Steele's wife?

(see the answer key)

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