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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, according to hooks, does embracing love entail?

2. What does hooks believe about God?

3. What can people achieve when their passions give them courage to face reality?

4. Where does hooks write is a good place to build community?

5. Who wrote The Bluest Eye?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does it mean to live by a love ethic?

2. What did Lil' Kim tell hooks about her thoughts on love?

3. Why does hooks like living in small towns?

4. How do men view love in a patriarchal culture?

5. What does hooks say true love is all about?

6. What does hooks say everyone needs to be in touch with in order to practice loving?

7. What do people need to invest in to know genuine love, according to hooks?

8. What does hooks say of spiritual life?

9. What are the effects of isolation and loneliness according to hooks?

10. Who is Marianne Williamson?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay in which you explore familial love. In particular, what is particularly unique about familial love, and why is it extremely valuable and somewhat complicated? Use examples from the text for support.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay in which you explore the connection between love and forgiveness. Why does hooks believe forgiveness is a vital part of love practice? What does forgiveness make space for in loving relationships? Use examples from the text for support.

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay in which you explore hooks's concept of "love ethic." What is a love ethic, and why does hooks advocate for living by a love ethic? Use examples from the text for support.

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