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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Politics, Gender & Race Essays 3 & 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. At the end of the essay "The Illusion of Safety," what does Gay say there will always be a finger on?
(a) The trigger.
(b) The gun.
(c) The heart.
(d) The pulse.

3. According to the essay 'Beyond the Struggle Narrative," for what film did Hattie McDanniel win an Oscar?
(a) "12 years a Slave."
(b) "Django."
(c) "Gone With the Wind."
(d) "The Help."

4. In the essay "When Twitter Does What Journalism Cannot," how long was Texas state senator Wendy Davis standing outside in protest?
(a) Nearly 15 hours.
(b) Nearly 13 hours.
(c) Nearly 24 hours.
(d) Nearly 10 hours.

5. In the essay "The Illusion of Safety," what sort of reactions does Gay experience to her triggers?
(a) Imaginary.
(b) Mental.
(c) Visceral.
(d) Emotional.

Short Answer Questions

1. In her essay "A Tale of Three Coming Out Stories," what does Gay suggest that people feel most comfortable with?

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

3. In her essay "Some Jokes Are Funnier Than Others," what does Gay say that humor about sexual violence suggests?

4. In the essay "Not Here to Make Friends," what does Gay think about the question of likeability even existing in literary conversations?

5. At the end of the essay "The Solace of Preparing Fried Foods," what does Gay say is complicated?

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