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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Steele say is the first step to pursuing power?
(a) Violently protesting it.
(b) Engaging in formal training to make sure he / she can handle the power.
(c) Convincing oneself that he / she is entitled to it.
(d) Conquering the victim.

2. What did Steele say is the driving force when one gives utmost attention to race?
(a) Consideration.
(b) Fear.
(c) Power.
(d) Love.

3. Of the following, which is a method mentioned in Chapter 4 of creating a black identity?
(a) Aggression.
(b) Racism.
(c) Victimization.
(d) Ignorance.

4. What group do many blacks say 'failed to recognize' what Steele failed to recognize?
(a) Middle class blacks.
(b) Poor blacks.
(c) Poor whites.
(d) Wealthy whites.

5. What is the race / ethnicity of Steele's wife?
(a) Caucasian.
(b) Chinese.
(c) Mexican.
(d) African American.

6. What do many blacks say Steele has failed to recognize?
(a) Priority of the black race.
(b) Priority of the white race.
(c) Superiority of the white race.
(d) Superiority of the black race.

7. When someone uses their race to avoid addressing how he / she really feels about something, the person is engaging in what, said Steele?
(a) Race-holding.
(b) Truth.
(c) Racial expression.
(d) Denial.

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

9. According to Steele, accepting the negative feelings that others have towards another, generally promotes what two emotions for the 'victim'?
(a) Aggression and high self-esteem.
(b) Passiveness and low self-esteem.
(c) Passiveness and high self-esteem.
(d) Aggression and low self-esteem.

10. According to Chapter 2, many blacks are afraid to do what?
(a) Declare pride for their race.
(b) Expand their lives.
(c) Compete against whites for jobs.
(d) Talk about slavery.

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

12. Steele's view said that vulnerability affects what aspects of black life?
(a) Politics ONLY.
(b) Politics, clothing styles and dance.
(c) Clothing styles and dance ONLY.
(d) Politics and clothing ONLY.

13. 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 an inferior race.
(d) He is of a superior race.

14. What does Steele say is one of the downfalls of the 'black identity'?
(a) It encourages segregation of schools.
(b) It lessens the number of religious institutions.
(c) It does not accept people of other races in social settings.
(d) It does not promote individuality.

15. Of Jesse Jackson, Steele said he addresses the feeling of powerlessness in the following way(s):
(a) Fully agrees.
(b) Always ignores.
(c) Sometimes agrees and ignores.
(d) Sporadically bargains and challenges.

Short Answer Questions

1. Steele said that being which of the following 'in no way spares one from being human'?

2. What nickname did Chapter 4 say some blacks are given when they strive for achievement?

3. Who was Steele's editor for The Content of Our Character?

4. How did Steele say blacks should address the methods of creating the black identity?

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

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