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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 is a primary way to end oppression and domination?

2. Who can be swept away by power and privilege, according to hooks?

3. What does hooks insist does not end when one begins to love?

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

5. What does faith entail, according to hooks?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is hooks distrustful of mass media?

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

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

4. What does hooks say of power in relationships?

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

6. Who is Marianne Williamson?

7. What does hooks say is the best way to resist greed?

8. What does cynicism lead young people to believe about love?

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

10. What does hooks say is the value of loving friendships?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay in which you explore the connection between love and capitalism. What is capitalism, and what are some of the major negative effects capitalism has on society's understanding of love? What does living in a capitalist society do (or not do) for our collective love practice? Use examples from the text for support.

Essay Topic 2

Write an essay in which you explore the way hooks draws connection between love and service. What does hooks believe about the act of serving others? In what way is service to others ultimately beneficial to oneself? 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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