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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 Illusion of Safety," what does Gay suggest that parents want for their children and themselves?
(a) To be happy.
(b) To be kind.
(c) To be safe.
(d) To be successful.

2. As stated in the essay "the Morality of Tyler Perry," what is the median age for a first marriage, for women?
(a) 24.3.
(b) 24.8.
(c) 25.2.
(d) 25.8.

3. According to the essay "To Scratch, Claw, or Grope Clumsily or Frantically," how many possible Scrabble words exist in "completely"?
(a) 235.
(b) 207.
(c) 200.
(d) 227.

4. According to the essay "The Politics of Respectability," what does Bill Cosby say is one of the black community's biggest problems?
(a) Apathy.
(b) Ignorance.
(c) Resistance.
(d) Empathy.

5. According to the essay "The Trouble with Prince Charming," what word best describe Christian Grey?
(a) Sensitive.
(b) Controlling.
(c) Kind.
(d) Innocent.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the artist referenced in the essay "The Smooth Surfaces of Idyll" imbue his art with?

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

3. What is the main topic of the essay "The Alienable Rights of Women"?

4. According to the essay "The Last Day of a Young Black Man," what oscar-nominated black actress did the film "Fruitvale Station" feature?

5. In the essay "Surviving Django," where does Gay say she was born?

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