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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4, The Recomposed Self, More on Vulnerability.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Steele, what race is considered the most 'despised' race?
(a) Whites.
(b) Asians.
(c) Latinos.
(d) Blacks.

2. Steele's daughter's name is which of the following?
(a) Melissa.
(b) Rita.
(c) Pat.
(d) Loni.

3. What does Steele say about the vulnerability of blacks?
(a) They are racially and socially vulnerable.
(b) They are socially vulnerable.
(c) They are sexually vulnerable.
(d) They are racially vulnerable.

4. Of the following, what did Chapter 4 say freedom brought for blacks?
(a) Wealth.
(b) Stresses.
(c) Love.
(d) Happiness.

5. In what ways did Steele say blacks are excommunicated by their race when they create their own individual identity?
(a) Socially ONLY.
(b) Sexually.
(c) Culturally ONLY.
(d) Socially and culturally.

Short Answer Questions

1. Steele believes some people have chosen what over race?

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

3. How did consciousness change for blacks from the early 60's to the late 60's, in Steele's opinion?

4. What type of anxiety does Steele say is especially a problem for blacks?

5. According to Steele, what did he have to remember and forget when writing?

(see the answer key)

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