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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Christine Craft is demoted for which of the following reasons?
(a) Being insufficiently deferential to men.
(b) All of the Above.
(c) Being too old.
(d) Being too unattractive.

2. Which of the following women is a Harvard-educated lawyer and author of nine books who twice runs for Congress?
(a) Faith Whittlesey.
(b) Phyllis Schlafly.
(c) Connaught ("Connie") Marshner.
(d) Beverly LaHaye.

3. According to Faludi, surveys show which of the following types of women ranking highest in mental health?
(a) Professionals.
(b) Mothers.
(c) Homemakers.
(d) Students.

4. Why does Faludi believe Warren Farrell's loses his enthusiasm for the feminist movement?
(a) He is tired of defending his position.
(b) All answers are correct.
(c) Feminism is fading in the media.
(d) Women are unhappy that he is a spokesman for the movement.

5. The Price's use all of the following accommodations to a feminist lifestyle except which of the following?
(a) Susan puts Stephen through graduate school.
(b) Susan does not complete her professional studies to become a therapist.
(c) They use babysitters and nursery schools and Susan is content.
(d) Susan does not want to be a homemaker, over Stephen's objections.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which book shows Reagan's influence in criticizing the welfare state and pushing volunteerism and individual responsibility?

2. The co-directors of which of the following organizations declare themselves "the psychological arm of the women's movement"?

3. According to Faludi, Randall Terry is a leading figure in the antiabortion movement and his emotional baggage dates from which of the following?

4. Faludi claims that Robin Norwood stops making speeches, divorces, and withdraws into a "shell-like existence" after which of the following events?

5. Which of the following companies chooses to fight the EEOC's case brought against it?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Sylvia Ann Hewlett attack and affect the ERA?

2. The media is highlighted as a field in which women see some of the worst progress. What evidence does Faludi use to support her claim?

3. Identify two of the books listed in this chapter that focus on women getting married. Explain why the focus of these books is not helpful to women.

4. The press touts a shrinking pay gap and decreasing discrimination for women in white-collar positions. According to Faludi, however, this is not the case. Explain the evidence Faludi presents to refute the presses claims.

5. As one of the czars under President Regan, Gary Bauer represents male politicians who attack feminism. These men attempt to serve the backlash vocally while being unable to do so in reality with their own families. Describe the contradiction for Bauer.

6. Discuss the history of the term masochism and how it has been used to label women. Explain how the American Psychiatric Association considers adding this term to its Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) in 1985.

7. Chronicle the life of Connaught ("Connie") Marshner after she leaves college.

8. Why is it an important fight for the women to challenge the use of the word masochism in Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM))?

9. Michael Levin and his wife Margarita Levin are highlighted as examples of a couple who espouse anti-feminist views while benefiting from feminist thoughts and perspectives. In what ways does Faludi believe this is seen in their lives?

10. Author and radio show host Toni Grant provides advice to help women be happy, overcome the obstacles of feminism, and get married. Highlight how her relationship advice contrasts with her real life relationships.

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