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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the source of reason?
(a) Society.
(b) The Creator.
(c) Education.
(d) Relationships.

2. How are men improved?
(a) By virtue.
(b) By faith.
(c) By women.
(d) By striving for reason.

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

4. What does Wollstonecraft say modesty is NOT, according to Chapter 7?
(a) Attainable.
(b) A mean.
(c) A virtue.
(d) A quality.

5. What does Wollstonecraft think of the idea of a coquette as natural?
(a) She feels the need to do more research before making a claim.
(b) She thinks it will change.
(c) She thinks it has its merits.
(d) She thinks it is absurd.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Wollstonecraft say “warps the understanding” and thwarts civilization's progress?

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

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

4. What takes the place of woman's senses as her character is formed?

5. How does Wollstonecraft say women should wash and dress, regardless of rank?

(see the answer key)

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