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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9, The Memory of Enemies.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Following Steele's philosophy, how many factors make up white guilt?
(a) 4.
(b) 2.
(c) 3.
(d) 1.

2. How did Steele say blacks address doubt?
(a) They avoid it.
(b) They deal with it head-on.
(c) They never have doubts.
(d) They ask others to help them deal with it.

3. What did Steele say has been the source of many problems?
(a) Many focus on the goals and means of affirmative action.
(b) Many do not focus on the goals or means of affirmative action.
(c) Many focus on the goals of affirmative action rather than the means of it.
(d) Many focus on the means of affirmative action rather than the goals of it.

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

5. Not demanding blacks to perform in a university setting is a type of what, as per Steele?
(a) Fundamentalism.
(b) Fraternalism.
(c) Paternalism.
(d) Maternalism.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Steele say is the driving force when one gives utmost attention to race?

2. What does Steele say is one of the downfalls of the 'black identity'?

3. Steele said social policies shout not be aimed at what?

4. What did Steele say of the president mentioned in Chapter 1?

5. What nickname did Chapter 4 say some blacks are given when they strive for achievement?

(see the answer key)

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