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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. What does Bateson believe will be the result of "a commitment to constantly refocusing one's life"?
(a) Social freedom.
(b) Creativity.
(c) Ultimate success.
(d) Failure.

2. What type of flower was planted on Spelman's campus in preparation for the television shoot?
(a) Gardenias.
(b) Roses..
(c) Tulips.
(d) Impatiens.

3. What does the term "tweeded" refer to?
(a) An aversion to change.
(b) All of the answers are true.
(c) A mindset.
(d) A manner of dress.

4. Which of the following adjectives did NOT describe Ellen when she was giving a lecture at the Bunting colloquium, which Mary attended?
(a) Concerned.
(b) Flustered.
(c) Professional.
(d) Passionate.

5. What color is Ellen's hair?
(a) Black.
(b) Blonde.
(c) Red.
(d) Brown.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Bateson, what does American society value above all else?

2. Which woman claims to be completely unable to manage multi-tasking?

3. Which of the following types of individuals tend to avoid "traditional" lives?

4. Which of the women in the book does Bateson claim is the least domestic and never had children?

5. What does Mary say Ellen's home "cries out for"?

(see the answer key)

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