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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Politics, Gender & Race Essays 1 & 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the essay "Garish, Glorious Spectacles," who is the noted as the main character in the novel Green Girl?
(a) Ruth.
(b) Jenny.
(c) Maria.
(d) Sarah.

2. What sport do both Elizabeth and Jessica Wakefield participate in, as mentioned in the essay "I Once Was Miss America"?
(a) Golf.
(b) Cheerleading.
(c) Track.
(d) Volleyball.

3. In the essay "Some Jokes Are Funnier Than Others," what major event were the children watching in their science classroom?
(a) The first man walking on the moon.
(b) The Challenger.
(c) The Vietnam riots.
(d) JFK's funeral.

4. What is the name of the book series with which Gay was obsessed in "I Once Was Miss America" ?
(a) The Babysitter's Club series.
(b) The Agatha Cristie mystery series.
(c) The Sherlock Holmes series.
(d) The Sweet Valley High series.

5. In the essay "Garish, Glorious Spectacles," what is the best word to describe the novel Green Girl?
(a) Cunning.
(b) Tragic.
(c) Searing.
(d) Humorous.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the essay "Beyond the Measure of Men," what is the ambiguous term that refers to untrue stories written by women?

2. In the essay "I Once Was Miss America," what is the name of the woman who actually wins Miss America?

3. In the essay "When Twitter Does What Journalism Cannot," on what does Gay say social media help people focus?

4. What other famous actor is mentioned in the essay "Dear Young Ladies Who Love Chris Brown" as a man who physically abused his wife and got away with it for the sake of fame?

5. According to the essay "The Trouble with Prince Charming," what word best describe Christian Grey?

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