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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10 Vicissitudes of Commitment.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After a period of disillusionment, each of the women in the book have learned how to create commitment without what?
(a) Forgiveness.
(b) Dependence.
(c) Resentment.
(d) Romance.

2. What does Mary claim is the excuse given to young girls to keep them out of science?
(a) Science is dangerous.
(b) They are unable to do math.
(c) They are intellectually incapable of thinking without their emotions.
(d) Science is a boy's club.

3. According to Bateson, what does American society value above all else?
(a) Family.
(b) Art.
(c) Money.
(d) Education.

4. What subject did Johnnetta study in college?
(a) Mathematics.
(b) Botany.
(c) Anthropology.
(d) Communications.

5. Which of the following films does Mary use to demonstrate her theories about traditional gender roles?
(a) "The Blue Lagoon".
(b) "The Crucible".
(c) "High Noon".
(d) "Braveheart".

Short Answer Questions

1. Throughout the course of the book, how many women's lives will be studied?

2. Which of the following models does Bateson believe women should follow when forming their gender roles?

3. How does Bateson feel about using a recipe when cooking?

4. In what way did Erik constantly show care for his wife and Mary during their interview sessions?

5. Which woman said, "Somebody's got to be the mommy"?

(see the answer key)

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