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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 5, Hooks brought up the idea of race in what type of atmosphere?
(a) Hostile.
(b) Academic.
(c) Social.
(d) Poor.

2. What did Hooks say about her interaction with white peers?
(a) She does not play close attention to how they interact with each other.
(b) It is similar to the way they interact with each other.
(c) She does not interact with white peers.
(d) There is a difference between the way she interacts with white peers and their interaction with each other.

3. According to Hooks, when is the system of oppression appropriate?
(a) When it is backed by the government.
(b) The system of oppression is never appropriate.
(c) When doing away with it would cause more harm than good.
(d) When it is done in a friendly manner.

4. What did Hooks think is necessary to dismantle?
(a) Religion and patriarchy.
(b) Integration and matriarchy.
(c) Politics and matriarchy.
(d) White supremacy and patriarchy.

5. What type of experiences did Hooks write about in Chapter 8?
(a) Singing.
(b) Moving.
(c) Cooking.
(d) Writing.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Hooks mentioned having meetings, who was initially a part of the meeting?

2. Hooks said teachers do best when they are what type of people?

3. How did Hooks write the essay in Chapter 4?

4. What example did Hooks give of something a woman has done to build a solid female intellectual tradition ?

5. What did Hooks say about women concerning many of the ideas she addressed in the book?

(see the answer key)

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