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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 Wollstonecraft, what would fulfill a woman's life task?
(a) Finding a profession.
(b) Instilling virtues in her children.
(c) Giving birth.
(d) Getting married.

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

3. What can happen when mothers exhibit a lack of reason?
(a) They do not want to be mothers.
(b) They can give in to the whims of their family.
(c) They are unable to be chaste women.
(d) They can become careless or unnatural mothers.

4. What should men and women attain in the same way?
(a) Strength.
(b) Education.
(c) Virtue.
(d) Relationships.

5. What does Wollstonecraft say offers a great advantage in forming women's characters?
(a) Social interactions.
(b) Religious upbringing.
(c) First impressions.
(d) Acquiring knowledge.

Short Answer Questions

1. How are the husbands of meek wives portrayed?

2. What do meek wives desire, according to Wollstonecraft?

3. What does reason have little sway over, according to Chapter 6?

4. Women are slaves to _______________.

5. What is the only pursuit women are taught to have?

(see the answer key)

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