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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Race & Entertainment Essays 1-3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "Girls, Girls, Girls," what is the film mentioned by Gay as an example of film revolutionizing female characters?
(a) "Runaway Bride."
(b) "Titanic."
(c) "27 Dresses."
(d) "Bridesmaids."

2. In the essay "Garish, Glorious Spectacles," who is the green girl rising?
(a) Ruth.
(b) Maria.
(c) Joan.
(d) Jenny.

3. In the essay "Blurred Lines, Indeed," why does Gay suggest a woman might not want to tell her story publicly?
(a) Because it is true.
(b) Because she doesn't believe it matters.
(c) Because it is too painful.
(d) Because people will laugh.

4. In the essay To Scratch, Claw, or Grope Clumsily or Frantically, what does Gay say you cannot do at a Scrabble tournament?
(a) Cheat.
(b) Yell.
(c) Cry.
(d) Pee.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In the essay "The Trouble with Prince Charming," what does Gay suggest that women must do to find happiness in fairytales?

3. In the essay "The Solace of Preparing Fried Foods," what phrase does Gay use when referring to the film "The Help"?

4. What sport do both Elizabeth and Jessica Wakefield participate in, as mentioned in the essay "I Once Was Miss America"?

5. In "Typical First Year Professor," what does Gay do before teaching her first class?

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