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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. What is the name of the actress whom was abused by her famous husband, as mentioned in the essay "Dear Young Ladies Who Love Chris Brown"?
(a) Denise Richards.
(b) Jessica Alba.
(c) Faith Hill.
(d) Meg Ryan.

2. According to the essy "The Last Day of a Young Black Man," how much money did the film "Fruitvale Station" gross?
(a) $377,285.
(b) $378,295.
(c) $377,295.
(d) $378,285.

3. According to the essay "How We All Love," in what professional field does Rosin say women are acheiving success?
(a) Nursing.
(b) Pharmacy.
(c) Fashion.
(d) Education.

4. In the essay "The Spectacle of Broken Men," what did many people call the man who killed the rapist?
(a) A criminal.
(b) A monster.
(c) A god.
(d) A hero.

5. Approximately how old is the narrator in "Typical First Year Professor"?
(a) In her thirties.
(b) In her late twenties.
(c) In her forties.
(d) In her fifties.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the essay "The Solace of Preparing Fried Foods," what is the name of the white woman who wrote The Help?

2. In her essay "The Alienable Rights of Women," what does Gay say about history?

3. According to the essay "Beyond the Struggle Narrative," what is the name of the main female character in "12 Years a Slave"?

4. In the essay "A Tale of Three Coming Out Stories," a son of a lesbian couple testifies in their defense. In what state did that couple live?

5. In the essay "Blurred Lines, Indeed," why does Gay suggest a woman might not want to tell her story publicly?

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