1. What did a man of color once tell Diangelo when she asked what it would be like if white people listened and acted according to feedback from people of color?
(a) He said he did not care.
(b) He said it would be revolutionary.
(c) He said it would be cool.
(d) He said it would make no difference.

2. What does Diangelo think about the good/bad binary?
(a) She thinks it is a false dichotomy.
(b) She thinks it only affects white people.
(c) She thinks it is sensible.
(d) She thinks it only affects people of color.

3. What does Diangelo state that the good/bad binary suggest about racism?
(a) It suggests that racism is experienced by both white people and people of color.
(b) It suggests that racism is experienced by both good and bad people.
(c) It suggests that only the extreme and malicious acts against people of color are racist.
(d) It suggests that racism can be both good and bad.

4. What is an employer not required to do regarding affirmative action?
(a) Hire an unqualified person of color.
(b) Hire a qualified person of color.
(c) Hire people based on merit.
(d) Hire people based on skill set and experience.

5. Why can white people not be trusted when it comes to perceptions of race and crime, according to Diangelo?
(a) White people perceive danger simply by the presence of people of color.
(b) White people are untrustworthy.
(c) All white people are racist.
(d) White people do not know much about statistics regarding race and crime.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is one fundamental truth about human beings that is imperative to understanding racism and white fragility, according to Diangelo in Chapter 5?

2. Who is Mr. Roberts?

3. What is the good/bad binary?

4. Where is the lowest level of segregation according to a 2015 study?

5. What kinds of language does Diangelo write that whites use when they are challenged on their racism?

(see the answer key)

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