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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. In what way did Steele say 'black innocence affects society and the government?
(a) It requires them to implement change.
(b) It only affects the black community and allows it to feel superior.
(c) It only affects the white community and makes it feel inferior.
(d) It doesn't affect society or government.
2. Steele believes some people have chosen what over race?
(a) Popularity.
(b) Individuality.
(c) Religion.
(d) Moral principles.
3. Steele mentioned that which of the following 'spreads like spilled paint'?
(a) Intolerance.
(b) Overcaution.
(c) Love.
(d) Tolerance.
4. How did Steele say blacks address doubt?
(a) They avoid it.
(b) They ask others to help them deal with it.
(c) They never have doubts.
(d) They deal with it head-on.
5. According to Steele, what two ways do blacks generally handle the feeling of powerlessness?
(a) Bargain or challenge.
(b) Fully agree or challenge.
(c) Ignore or fully agree.
(d) Ignore or argue.
Short Answer Questions
1. With regard to racial insecurity, blacks prove this by portraying what type of attitude about black pride, according to Steele?
2. What group do many blacks say 'failed to recognize' what Steele failed to recognize?
3. What president did Chapter 1 say Steele agrees with on many issues?
4. In what profession is Steele's wife?
5. What did Steele learn about himself when writing The Content of Our Character?
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