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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Gender & Sexuality Essays 14-18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In her essay "A Tale of Three Coming Out Stories," what does Gay suggest that people feel most comfortable with?
(a) Classification.
(b) Uncertainty.
(c) Gays.
(d) Friends.

2. In the essay "What We Hunger For," what happened to Gay as a teenager in the woods?
(a) She was saved.
(b) She was asked to prom.
(c) She was rescued.
(d) She was raped.

3. In the essay "Dear Young Ladies Who Love Chris Brown," who is Gay's primary audience?
(a) Every woman under the age of thirty.
(b) All the critics of Chris Brown.
(c) All fans of Chris Brown.
(d) Women who love Chris Brown (and have been harmed by him).

4. What is the name of the book that Gay references in "The Smooth Surfaces of Idyll," noting that the many of the characters find happiness?
(a) My Sister's Keeper.
(b) The Great Gastby.
(c) Game of Secrets.
(d) Game of Thrones.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In the essay "I Once Was Miss America," what is the name of the woman who actually wins Miss America?

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

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

4. In the essay "Garish, Glorious Spectacles," what is the best word to describe the novel Green Girl?

5. What other famous actor is mentioned in the essay "Dear Young Ladies Who Love Chris Brown" as a man who physically abused his wife and got away with it for the sake of fame?

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