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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Epilogue.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On college campuses, blacks many times engage in what type of behavior, in Steele's view?
(a) Self-segregation.
(b) Self-satisfaction.
(c) Self-sacrificing.
(d) Self-righteousness.

2. In what year did the black power movement begin to rise?
(a) 1962.
(b) 1970.
(c) 1964.
(d) 1957.

3. Whose independence is said by Steele to be oppressed by the black identity?
(a) All mankind.
(b) Individualistic blacks.
(c) Individualistic whites.
(d) Those who live under the 'white identity'.

4. What did Steele say about opportunities in the 'Promised Land'?
(a) There are no opportunities.
(b) They are only plentiful for whites.
(c) They are plentiful for all.
(d) They are only plentiful for blacks.

5. Steele mentioned that which of the following 'spreads like spilled paint'?
(a) Overcaution.
(b) Love.
(c) Intolerance.
(d) Tolerance.

Short Answer Questions

1. What dilemma did Steele face with affirmative action?

2. What does Steele say is the first step to pursuing power?

3. What association did Steele say blacks need to stay away from?

4. When someone uses their race to avoid addressing how he / she really feels about something, the person is engaging in what, said Steele?

5. What is Steele often accused of being?

(see the answer key)

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