Am I Racist Quiz

Example Questions From the Test

• 1A news report identifies the race of a person accused of a crime even though race is not relevant to the event. How do you interpret that detail?
  • I consider whether mentioning race could encourage an unsupported group stereotype.
  • I notice it but usually accept the report's framing without examining why it was included.
  • I see it as potentially informative about patterns within that racial group.
  • I take it as support for concerns I already have about that racial group.
• 2Someone tells you that a phrase you used felt racially hurtful, although you intended it harmlessly. What are you most likely to do first?
  • Thank them for telling me, ask what affected them, and reconsider the phrase.
  • Apologize and avoid the phrase, even if I do not fully understand the concern yet.
  • Explain my intention before deciding whether their concern changes my view.
  • Dismiss the concern unless several other people agree that the phrase was offensive.
• 3A colleague corrects your repeated mispronunciation of a name tied to their cultural background. What response best matches you?
  • I practice the corrected pronunciation and invite another reminder if I slip.
  • I make a sincere effort, although I may avoid saying the name when I am uncertain.
  • I explain that the pronunciation is difficult for me and continue using my closest version.
  • I suggest a shortened name or nickname that feels easier for me to say.