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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Race & Entertainment Essays 4-6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the essay "Beyond the Measure of Men," what two authors wrote novels that are classified as "women's fiction"?
(a) John Updike and Ernest Hemingway.
(b) John Updike and Richard Yates.
(c) Ernest Hemingway and Richard Yates.
(d) F. Scott Fitzgerald and Ernest Hemingway.

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

3. In the essay "Some Jokes Are Funnier Than Others," what male comedian does Gay criticize for his behavior?
(a) Chris Farley.
(b) Jonah Hill.
(c) Chris Rock.
(d) Daniel Tosh.

4. In the essay "How We All Love," the definition of what assaulting act continues to expand, in favor of women?
(a) Alcohol Abuse.
(b) Murder.
(c) Rape.
(d) Domestic Abuse.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Peculiar Benefits," what two things does Gay cite as being a pain?

2. According to the essay "How We All Love," in what professional field does Rosin say women are acheiving success?

3. As stated in the essay "What We Hunger For," what is one of the reasons that Gay reads?

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

5. In the essay "Reaching for Catharsis," how many pounds overweight is the main character of the novel Skinny?

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