Affirmative Action Quiz

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What is one of the reasons why affirmative action programs are important?

  • To discriminate based on race
  • To bring everyone to the same starting line
  • To increase access for underrepresented groups (correct)
  • To evaluate merit based on test scores

What is the author's belief about affirmative action?

  • It is unnecessary and should be abolished
  • It is fair because it brings everyone to the same starting line (correct)
  • It discriminates against white and Asian individuals
  • It is based solely on test scores

What is the conundrum in the area of affirmative action?

  • Whether test scores should be the sole criteria for admission
  • Whether underrepresented groups should have preferential treatment
  • Whether affirmative action should be abolished
  • Whether discrimination is necessary for total success (correct)

What does the author believe about merit?

<p>It is more complicated than just test scores (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the author's personal experience with affirmative action?

<p>Affirmative action played a role in their admission to Harvard (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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