View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1, I'm Black, You're White, Who's Innocent?, Race and Power in an Era of Blame.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Steele's son's name?
(a) Eli.
(b) Shelby III.
(c) Mark.
(d) John.

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

3. Complete Steele's statement. 'Race indeed remains a source of white ____.'
(a) Power.
(b) Honor.
(c) Shame.
(d) Problem.

4. What does Steele say would be the secret to writing this book, if there was such a a thing?
(a) He is only writing from an objective point-of-view.
(b) He is only writing from a subjective point-of-view.
(c) Politics plays a key role in the separation of race, of which he writes.
(d) Commence with the premise that all races are composed of humans.

5. What prompted Steele to begin writing his first book?
(a) His boredom with life.
(b) His infatuation with being a rich and famous author.
(c) His mother telling him that she thought he'd make a great writer.
(d) Listening to two gentleman speak about race in a politically correct manner, rather than the truth.

Short Answer Questions

1. What president did Chapter 1 say Steele agrees with on many issues?

2. How did Steele say Bill Cosby deals with the feeling of powerlessness?

3. At the conclusion of the introduction, who did Steele thank?

4. Of Jesse Jackson, Steele said he addresses the feeling of powerlessness in the following way(s):

5. At the beginning of Chapter 1, how many of his friends was Steele sipping chardonnay with?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 290 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample