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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What usually happens to any amount of power a woman gets?
(a) It fades away.
(b) It is taken away.
(c) It grows.
(d) It is an illusion.

3. What kind of mothers do meek wives make?
(a) Unnatural.
(b) Aggressive.
(c) Caring.
(d) Foolish.

4. Why does Wollstonecraft not want to address every author who subjugates women?
(a) They will not understand her objections.
(b) She has already addressed all of them.
(c) She will repeat herself too much.
(d) It will take too long.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 6, what does Wollstonecraft say is the only thing that can bring independence and freedom?

2. How are women like the rich?

3. What does Wollstonecraft call for to reform women's manners?

4. What do many women not exercise, according to Wollstonecraft?

5. What do men think of chastity?

(see the answer key)

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