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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What kind of women does society speak out against?
(a) Women who choose not to marry.
(b) Women who work outside their homes.
(c) Feminine women.
(d) Masculine women.

3. What, according to Some Thoughts Concerning Education, may contribute to the weakness of women?
(a) Their desire to get married.
(b) Their physical beauty.
(c) Their lack of education.
(d) Their dependence on their families.

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

5. What does Wollstonecraft want women to acquire?
(a) Faith.
(b) Money.
(c) Power.
(d) Strength.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of people ignores their health in pursuit of their calling?

2. What do men think of chastity?

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

4. What does Wollstonecraft say is inferior to virtue?

5. What does parental affection lead to?

(see the answer key)

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