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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 2 and 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the Preface to the second edition, what is the first factor considered by black parents when a child is born, according to the author?
(a) Race, then size.
(b) Gender, then race.
(c) Gender, then size.
(d) Race, then gender.

2. What does the author say about the statement: "I am a feminist"?
(a) This statement allows women to feel more empowered and gain more respect.
(b) She worries that it is not forceful enough.
(c) She says it may imply a rigid us vs. them mentality or belief system.
(d) She does not think that women want to back up the statement with actions.

3. According to the author, in Chapter 1, "Black Women - Shaping Feminist Theory," what were black feminists initially trying to do in the feminist movement?
(a) Be more like white feminists.
(b) To get more work.
(c) To expand the basis of feminist thought.
(d) Make new friends.

4. How does the author propose to prioritize the struggles against various forms of prejudice?
(a) People should prioritize whatever prejudice is most relevant to their lives.
(b) She does not think that prejudices can be prioritized one over the other.
(c) Feminists should focus on gender issues first and then address problems like classism.
(d) Feminists should look to their community leaders for guidance on how to prioritize their actions against different forms of prejudice.

5. What potential effect can feminism have on the family, in the author's view?
(a) It can undermine family stability.
(b) It can help maintain the traditional structure of the Western family.
(c) It can transform the family in very positive ways.
(d) It can draw attention away from the family towards more important things.

Short Answer Questions

1. What question does the author raise about the desire for equality with men?

2. Based on your understanding of the two Prefaces, who does the author wish to reach with her work?

3. Why does the author hold her particular beliefs about prioritizing struggles against different forms of prejudice?

4. As stated in the 1984 Preface, what is the primary weakness of feminist theory that the author promises to address in her book?

5. In the Preface (2000), what examples does the author give of the problematic status of women in contemporary society?

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