Question 1

In 2005,the Black unemployment rate was more than double that of the

Accepted Answer

A)  Pacific Islander unemployment rate 
B)  Asian unemployment rate 
C)  Hispanic unemployment rate 
D)  White unemployment rate

Question 2

Which of the following is not a form of assimilation?

Accepted Answer

A)  Intermarriage 
B)  American Indian Termination Act 
C)  Marginality 
D)  Ethnic Paradox

Question 3

In 1782,E Pluribus Unum was adopted as the main phrase on the national seal of the United States.What does this phrase mean?

Accepted Answer

A)  "out of many, one" 
B)  "united we stand, as one" 
C)  "our beautiful nation" 
D)  "united, never divided"

Question 4

According to the Intergroup of Spectrum Relations,school tracking is a form of segregation,while bilingualism is a form of

Accepted Answer

A)  fusion 
B)  assimilation 
C)  pluralism 
D)  secession

Question 5

Many agree that all minority groups have made grave strides over the last two generations in the United States.When comparing minority groups to non-Hispanic Whites,the gap between them has

Accepted Answer

A)  significantly decreased 
B)  remained the same 
C)  increased and continues to do so on a daily basis 
D)  become obsolete

Question 6

According to the Bureau of the Census,the United States has seen growth in the population in all of the following racial and ethnic groups except

Accepted Answer

A)  African Americans 
B)  Hispanics 
C)  White non-Hispanics 
D)  Asian Americans

Question 7

The outcome of Brown vs.Board of Education

Accepted Answer

A)  ended de jure segregation in our schools 
B)  ended de facto segregation in our communities 
C)  symbolized a shift towards equality in our society 
D)  A and C

Question 8

A term that refers to the barrier that Asian Americans encounter because of intolerance,discrimination,and resentment is known as the

Accepted Answer

A)  rice ceiling 
B)  glass ceiling 
C)  bamboo ceiling 
D)  kye ceiling

Question 9

Out of every four births,how many are Hispanic?

Accepted Answer

A)  zero 
B)  two 
C)  three 
D)  one

Question 10

What is the most racially diverse city in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)  Miami 
B)  Atlanta 
C)  Houston 
D)  New York

Question 11

As a group,Asian Americans have _____ formal schooling,but _____ household incomes.

Accepted Answer

A)  less; higher 
B)  more; lower 
C)  more; below average 
D)  none of the above

Question 12

Which minority group is referred to as the model minority?

Accepted Answer

A)  African Americans 
B)  Asian Americans 
C)  Hispanics 
D)  Native Americans

Question 13

In comparison to the White population,Asian Americans are

Accepted Answer

A)  almost twice as likely to have a college degree 
B)  almost three times as likely to have a college degree 
C)  just as likely to have a college degree 
D)  none of the above

Exam 9: Diversity: Today and Tomorrow