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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 "The Trouble with Prince Charming," what does Gay suggest that women must do to find happiness in fairytales?
(a) Smile.
(b) Cry.
(c) Let go.
(d) Sacrifice.

2. According to the essay "Garish, Glorious Spectacles," what do women on reality television shows rarely demonstrate?
(a) Emotion.
(b) Self-awareness.
(c) Self confidence.
(d) Power.

3. What is the name of the disorder that is fantasized by the Fifty Shades of Grey series, according to the essay "The Trouble with Prince Charming"?
(a) BDMS.
(b) Depression.
(c) Bipolar.
(d) PTSD.

4. In her essay "When Less Is More," what does Gay argue we need to see more of in films and television?
(a) Diversity.
(b) Happiness.
(c) Tragedy.
(d) Romance.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In the essay "How We All Lose," what is the name of the first book that Gay criticizes for being too limited?

2. As stated in the essay "the Morality of Tyler Perry," what is the median age for a first marriage, for women?

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

4. In "Typical First Year Professor," what does the narrator compare compiling her professional portfolio to?

5. In the essay "Surviving Django," how does Gay describe her offense to the film?

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