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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Chapter 6, what has a determinate effect on women's characters?
(a) Early associations and ideas.
(b) Formal education.
(c) Religious upbringing.
(d) Husband.

2. What does a woman need to be a good mother?
(a) Independence of the mind.
(b) The freedom to do as she wishes.
(c) Financial security.
(d) A kind husband.

3. To what does the title of Chapter 10 refer?
(a) Affection given to parents by other parents.
(b) Affection parents give their children.
(c) Affection given to parents by society.
(d) Affection given to parents by their children.

4. From where does true beauty arise, according to Chapter 6?
(a) Understanding.
(b) Companionship.
(c) The mind.
(d) The heart.

5. What do meek wives desire, according to Wollstonecraft?
(a) Their children's love.
(b) Confidence.
(c) Their husband's approval.
(d) The respect of their peers.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Wollstonecraft think of the idea of a coquette as natural?

2. Women are slaves to _______________.

3. For what kind of learning are women ridiculed?

4. What is the true foundation for morality?

5. What do women rarely exhibit, according to Wollstonecraft?

(see the answer key)

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