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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do people generally think constitutes a "good" neighborhood, as stated in Chapter 2?
(a) Good schools.
(b) A mostly POC population.
(c) A mostly white population.
(d) An ethically varied population.

2. How does Diangelo define a white progressive?
(a) Any white person who does not see color.
(b) Any white person who marched in the sixties.
(c) Any white person who thinks they are not racist.
(d) Any white person who thinks they are racist.

3. How might progressive whites respond in racism workshops like the ones Diangelo leads?
(a) By taking over the talk if they feel more knowledgeable about the subject.
(b) By storming out of the room.
(c) By taking copious notes and note taking up too much space.
(d) By saying they are already educated on racism.

4. With what common phrase do white people claim to value diversity?
(a) "I don't see color."
(b) "I know people of color."
(c) "I love all races."
(d) "I listen to all kinds of music."

5. What does Diangelo think about treating everyone the same, regardless of race?
(a) She says it is possible to teach someone to treat everyone the same.
(b) She says only people of color can treat everyone the same.
(c) She says only certain people can be taught to treat everyone the same.
(d) She says it is impossible to teach someone to treat everyone the same.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Diangelo think about the good/bad binary?

2. Who is this book written for?

3. What group of people make up the majority who control the economy?

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

5. What is white people's general definition of racism, according to Diangelo?

(see the answer key)

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