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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. What type of anxiety does Steele say is especially a problem for blacks?
(a) Social.
(b) Religious.
(c) Political.
(d) Racial.

2. Steele believes some people have chosen what over race?
(a) Religion.
(b) Popularity.
(c) Moral principles.
(d) Individuality.

3. How did consciousness change for blacks from the early 60's to the late 60's, in Steele's opinion?
(a) Sexual to ethical consciousness.
(b) Ethical to sexual consciousness.
(c) Moral to racial consciousness.
(d) Racial to moral consciousness.

4. According to Steele, what did he have to remember and forget when writing?
(a) That he was poor.
(b) That he was white.
(c) That he was a man.
(d) That he was black.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What did Steele learn about himself when writing The Content of Our Character?

3. What does Steele say must be shared between blacks and whites?

4. How did Steele say blacks address doubt?

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

(see the answer key)

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