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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the suggestion that being white has meaning tend to impact white people?
(a) It makes them sad.
(b) They tend to agree with the idea.
(c) It triggers a range of defensive responses.
(d) It makes them humble.

2. Who does race have a hand in shaping?
(a) Race does not shape people.
(b) White people only.
(c) People of color only.
(d) Everyone.

3. What does a person mean when they say they are colorblind?
(a) They can only see black people.
(b) They do not see color in terms of race.
(c) They can only see white people.
(d) They can see people of color but only in certain light.

4. Why is talking about race and racism in general terms constructive for whites, according to Diangelo in Chapter 6?
(a) It makes them feel less racist.
(b) It is more polite.
(c) It interrupts individualism.
(d) It sounds better.

5. What is one claim Diangelo hears from white people often?
(a) "I don't need to understand racism."
(b) "Racism is not real."
(c) "I hate people of color."
(d) "I don't see color."

Short Answer Questions

1. What is white privilege?

2. What professional fields do white people dominate in Western society?

3. Who is Robin Diangelo?

4. What do studies show about people of color in the workplace?

5. What does Diangelo say of race relations?

(see the answer key)

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