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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does a man who exercises absolute power lose?
(a) His humanity.
(b) His reputation.
(c) His faith.
(d) His family.

2. What does Wollstonecraft call for to reform women's manners?
(a) Finishing schools.
(b) A revolution.
(c) A reform of education.
(d) Understanding from men.

3. What type of people ignores their health in pursuit of their calling?
(a) Religious men and women.
(b) People of genius.
(c) The poor.
(d) Mothers.

4. What does reason have little sway over, according to Chapter 6?
(a) Quick associations.
(b) Prejudices.
(c) Spiritual experiences.
(d) Emotion.

5. What causes mothers to run into the extremes in their parenting?
(a) Lack of reason.
(b) Peer pressure.
(c) The whims of their husbands.
(d) Jealousy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does a woman need to be a good mother?

2. What happens when women are prevented from having experiences and endeavors?

3. What do women shy away from when it comes to men?

4. What kind of men easily appeal to women?

5. What does Wollstonecraft say offers a great advantage in forming women's characters?

(see the answer key)

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