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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does Wollstonecraft try to address women, according to the Introduction?
(a) With metaphors.
(b) On an emotional level.
(c) Plainly.
(d) As rational beings.

3. Wollstonecraft hopes that _____________will forgive her.
(a) Men.
(b) God.
(c) Her husband.
(d) Women.

4. What do kings naturally desire?
(a) Flattery.
(b) Education.
(c) Money.
(d) Marriage.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. To whom does Wollstonecraft want to appeal?

2. Which of the following is NOT a focus of women's education?

3. What profession is “incompatible with freedom?”

4. Why are the women whom Wollstonecraft knows miserable?

5. How does Wollstonecraft say God intended mankind to live after the Fall?

(see the answer key)

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