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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Hooks discussed the limitations of what?
(a) Women.
(b) Men.
(c) Thoughts.
(d) Language.

2. What was the major problem Hooks faced within the patriarchal framework?
(a) Racism.
(b) Sexism.
(c) Age discrimination.
(d) Class distinction.

3. In Chapter 12, Hooks reminded her readers of what being used in her childhood home?
(a) Selfishness.
(b) Violence.
(c) Nothing but love.
(d) Feminist theory.

4. What did Hooks say blurred the demarcation of what indicated a wealthy person versus a poor person?
(a) Automobiles.
(b) Savings Bonds.
(c) Jewelry.
(d) Electronics.

5. What group of students did Hooks find is hardest to teach?
(a) Those who are white.
(b) Those who are male.
(c) Those who are suspicious.
(d) Those who are black.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Chapter 9, what is much of "Teaching to Transgress: Education as the Practice of Freedom" about?

2. In terms of feminist scholarship, what did Hooks say she was thankful for?

3. What is one problem Hooks addressed with regard to the works of blacks and women?

4. During the experiences mentioned in Chapter 8, silence of what issues ended for Hooks?

5. What did many of Hooks' students of color think about feminism?

Short Essay Questions

1. What racial topic did Hooks mention in Chapter 12 that was mentioned in previous chapters?

2. What group did Hooks thank as being the first audience who gave her the opportunity to discuss the main topic of Chapter 15 candidly?

3. What did Hooks notice about classes that consisted mainly of white women concerning their interest in feminist theory?

4. What does Hooks say about her students and liberating practices?

5. What new experience did Hooks say many American blacks are currently facing?

6. What did Hooks say about the relationship between black and white women and white women and black men?

7. What special characteristics are mentioned about Chapter 12?

8. What did Hooks say about language and its influence on the learning process?

9. What did Hooks say about her making space for others to speak about class, race and gender issues?

10. What did Hooks say about black authors and feminists being one in the same?

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