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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 does hook write that the cultural emphasis on consumption deflect attention from?

2. What does spiritual awakening call people to do, according to hooks?

3. What is the primary vehicle for promotion of greed, as identified by hooks?

4. What does hooks refer to when she speaks of the divine spirit?

5. What, according to hooks, happens when people choose to love?

Short Essay Questions

1. In what ways does loving practice involve decision-making, according to hooks?

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

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

4. What does giving do for one's loving practice?

5. Why is hooks distrustful of mass media?

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

7. What does hooks say of power in relationships?

8. What did hooks unconsciously want from her partner of 15 years?

9. Why does hooks like living in small towns?

10. What does awareness do for one's capacity to love, according to hooks?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay in which you explore the way hooks draws connections between love and honesty. Why is honesty an vital component of love practice? Use examples from the text for support.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay in which you explore hooks's analysis of toxic masculinity. What is toxic masculinity, and what does it have to do with love, according to hooks? What kinds of negative effects does the perpetuation of toxic masculinity in our culture have on one's chance to experience meaningful love practice? Use examples from the text for support.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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