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Prefaces

1. In the Preface to the first edition (1984), what general theme does the author present?
(a) The central theory of her work.
(b) Her ideas about high school education for girls.
(c) A history of the feminist movement.
(d) Her mother's life story.

2. In the Preface to the first edition (1984), which two key terms in her analysis does the author introduce?
(a) Inside and outside.
(b) Margin and center.
(c) Intellectual and illiterate.
(d) Liberal and conservative.

3. In the Preface, which four factors are most central to the author's argument about a person's position in society?
(a) Race, gender, income, and education.
(b) Race, weight, gender, and marital status.
(c) Height, gender, income, and place of birth.
(d) Education, political beliefs, place of birth, and family name.

4. As stated in the 1984 Preface, what is the primary weakness of feminist theory that the author promises to address in her book?
(a) It has been developed and presented from the perspective of women with more societal power and privilege.
(b) Feminist theory does not propose concrete solutions for women's empowerment.
(c) Feminist theory does not reach out to younger women.
(d) Feminist theory is too focused on economics.

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