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Why is access to a quality education often considered critical for upward mobility?

A
It provides a person with qualifications for higher-paying jobs.
B
It guarantees a person will graduate from college.
C
It ensures a person will secure a high-paying job.
D
It restricts a person’s ability to navigate their circumstances.
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Donovan, Marlon, and Imani went to a popular restaurant in their neighborhood to celebrate Marlon’s birthday. When they were seated at their table, they were asked to pay for their food before being served. Donovan asked people at nearby tables if they also had to pay before being served. They all responded that they did not. Donovan, Marlon, and Imani were the only Black people in the restaurant.Which statement from a White customer in the restaurant is evidence of unconscious White privilege?

A
“I’ve never heard of someone being asked to pay up front! I didn’t know that was a thing!”
B
“Wow! That’s discrimination for sure.”
C
“Let’s leave right now! I’m going to log a complaint with the Better Business Bureau.”
D
“That happened to a friend of mine in Denver.”
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What can a person with White privilege do to challenge the system?

A
ignore the existence of White privilege
B
listen to diverse experiences
C
stay silent against racial jokes
D
advocate for White privilege
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What is systemic bias?

A
the prejudices rooted in systems, laws, or policies
B
the attitudes people have toward other cultures
C
the advantages certain people have over others
D
the abilities certain people have to succeed
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How has media contributed to White privilege?

A
White people are more likely to be main characters in television shows, movies, and books.
B
White people are more likely to be villains in television shows, movies, and books.
C
Black people are more likely to be experts in television shows, movies, and books.
D
Black people are more likely to be heroes in television shows, movies, and books.
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What separates unconscious White privilege from conscious White privilege?

A
Unconscious White privilege is intentional; conscious White privilege is unintentional.
B
Unconscious White privilege is legal; conscious White privilege is illegal.
C
Unconscious White privilege is unintentional; conscious White privilege is intentional.
D
Unconscious White privilege is illegal; conscious White privilege is legal.
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Review the graph.

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A
Asian Americans have more access to higher-paying jobs than other groups.
B
Pacific Islanders living in the US have more access to education than in their countries of origin.
C
Hispanic Americans have more access to higher-paying jobs in the US than in their countries of origin.
D
White people earn more scholarships than people of other ethnic groups.
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What does it mean for a person to challenge their circumstances?

A
to make choices that will allow them to work within the limits of their circumstance
B
to make choices that directly counter limitations set by their circumstances
C
to make choices that will change other peoples’ circumstances
D
to make choices that will allow them to support their circumstances
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A recent study analyzed close to 100 million traffic stops throughout the United States. These are the key findings.Black drivers were roughly 20 percent more likely to be pulled over than White drivers.Black drivers were searched at almost double the rate of White drivers once stopped.The number of Black drivers found to have illegal items was fewer than the number of White drivers who did.The number of Black drivers stopped at night was 5–10 percent less than the number of Black drivers stopped during the day.Based on the information, what role does White privilege play in traffic stops?

A
White privilege does not play a role in traffic stops, but it should.
B
White privilege can make a person less likely to be stopped.
C
White privilege can make White people less likely to violate traffic laws.
D
White privilege can make White people less likely to have illegal items.

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