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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10 Vicissitudes of Commitment.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why didn't Mary ever step up as president at the college where she once worked?
(a) Because the previous president returned to his post.
(b) Because the staff didn't want her in that position.
(c) Because the student body revolted when they heard the news.
(d) Because she wasn't interested in the pressure of the position.

2. According to Bateson, what is the danger of being the daughter of a successful father?
(a) Successful men rarely encourage their daughters.
(b) Young girls believe success is only for men.
(c) There is too much pressure on young girls to be equally successful.
(d) There is no danger to being the daughter of a successful father.

3. What is Joan's main priority in life?
(a) Making a nice home and raising her children.
(b) Her husband's professional work.
(c) Her own academic pursuits at Berkeley.
(d) Making money to take her family on lavish vacations.

4. Which of the following topics is of most interest to Ellen?
(a) Animal welfare.
(b) Homelessness.
(c) World hunger.
(d) Drug safety and administration.

5. Which of the following films does Mary use to demonstrate her theories about traditional gender roles?
(a) "High Noon".
(b) "The Blue Lagoon".
(c) "Braveheart".
(d) "The Crucible".

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Bateson feel about using a recipe when cooking?

2. At which college does Johnnetta teach?

3. Whose home does Mary think "signifies society's ideas about status, education, and family"?

4. What does Erik do for a living?

5. In which country did Alice grow up?

(see the answer key)

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