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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In her essay "When Less Is More," what does Gay argue we need to see more of in films and television?

2. As mentioned in the essay "The Racism We All Carry," what nationality were Gay's neighbors who moved out?

3. In the essay "The Morality of Tyler Perry," what does Gay say that Perry uses as punishment for infidelity?

4. According to the essay "Holding Out for a Hero," who did George Zimmerman kill?

5. According to the essay "The Morality of Tyler Perry," what is one of his most polished films?

Short Essay Questions

1. In the essay "When Twitter Does What Journalism Cannot," why does Gay say we need both traditional journalism and social media?

2. In the essay "Beyond the Struggle Narrative," what types of roles is it acceptable for black women to play in hollywood films?

3. In the essay "The Alienable Rights of Women," what does Gay mean by suggesting that women have good memories?

4. In the essay "A Tale of Two Profiles," what did the "Rolling Stone" do that appalled Gay?

5. In the essay "When Less Is More," what phrase does Gay repeat and why does she make that decision?

6. According to the essay "The Last Day of a Young Black Man," what does Gay think of the film "Fruitvale Station"?

7. What is Gay's main criticism of "Orange Is the New Black," as analyzed in her essay "When Less Is More"?

8. In the essay "The Solace of Preparing Fried Foods," why does Gay cry when watching "The Help"?

9. In the essay "The Last Day of a Young Black Man," how is Oscar portrayed in the film?

10. In the essay "Beyond the Struggle Narrative," why does Gay dislike the film "12 Years a Slave"?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay explaining the significance of the title of the book. How does the title support Gay's theme of feminism and overall narrative tone?

Essay Topic 2

Most of the essays entail both personal experience and external evidence. Write an essay analyzing the author's choices to balance personal and societal information in the collection. How does her inclusion of both affect the narrative tone?

Essay Topic 3

Write an essay explaining the author's narrative tone toward violence against women. Select the most poignant, vivid examples from the essay collection to develop your argument.

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