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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What do women not indulge in, according to Chapter 8?
2. What are the only professions available to women?
3. What does Wollstonecraft say about humble men?
4. What does Wollstonecraft think should happen to men who ruin women?
5. What can a woman's behavior and reputation undermine, according to Wollstonecraft?
Short Essay Questions
1. How can women bring out modesty from chastity?
2. What women are most respected in society? Why?
3. Why does Wollstonecraft say women should not rely on their husbands for existence?
4. How do the duties of women contribute to their behavior in marriages?
5. What does Wollstonecraft say about meek mothers?
6. How does society expect men and women to keep their passions in check?
7. What problems does Wollstonecraft see with current methods of education in her society? What solution does she offer?
8. What justification does Wollstonecraft give in Chapter 10 for strengthening women's understanding?
9. What does Wollstonecraft say happens to boys who attend religious schools?
10. What is the focus of Chapter 9?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Explain the relationship between education and parenting in the 18th century. Why is education important for parenting? What affect does women's poor education have on their role as a mother?
Essay Topic 2
Explain the role of religion in A Vindication of the Rights of Woman. What does this reveal about Wollstonecraft's society? What does this reveal about Wollstonecraft herself? How does religion relate to the overall points Wollstonecraft makes about women?
Essay Topic 3
Define theme. Identify at least one theme addressed in A Vindication of the Rights of Woman. How does Wollstonecraft address this theme? Is it effective? Why or why not?
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