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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 Wollstonecraft say “warps the understanding” and thwarts civilization's progress?
(a) Faith.
(b) Royalty.
(c) Men.
(d) Education.

2. In what area does Wollstonecraft concede men's superiority?
(a) Understanding Scriptures.
(b) Reason.
(c) Physical strength.
(d) Conversational skills.

3. What happens when women are prevented from having experiences and endeavors?
(a) They lose their free will.
(b) They become hermits.
(c) Virtues do not form.
(d) They become immoral.

4. What takes the place of woman's senses as her character is formed?
(a) Intellectual pursuits.
(b) The quest for beauty.
(c) Social niceties.
(d) Their passions.

5. What causes women to be either fine ladies or effective housewives?
(a) Influence from their parents.
(b) Influence from their husbands.
(c) Education.
(d) Faith.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Wollstonecraft say is inferior to virtue?

2. What should woman be willing to sacrifice in order to be agreeable to man?

3. Who has written instructional books that treat women as subordinate?

4. What is separated from morality, according to Chapter 9?

5. What should passion subside into in order for a couple to be happy?

(see the answer key)

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