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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3 From Strength to Strength.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following models does Bateson believe women should follow when forming their gender roles?
(a) Bateson does not believe in following a model.
(b) Childhood fantasy and desire.
(c) The hyper-feminine reflection in the media.
(d) Generations past.

2. How does Bateson feel about using a recipe when cooking?
(a) She believes following a recipe is the only way of ensuring success.
(b) She encourages women to improvise rather than follow preset plans.
(c) She believes the choice of wether or not to follow a recipe should be decided by each cook, and shouldn't be mandated by anyone.
(d) She only follows recipes that have been passed down from generations of women in her family.

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

4. According to Ellen, why do more women work in the ERs in Boston than men?
(a) Women are given first choice of hours they want to work.
(b) Women want the higher paying hours.
(c) Women don't want to be perceived as weak.
(d) Men are forbidden from working in Boston ERs.

5. Which of the following minority groups does Bateson NOT explicitly discuss in her explanation of the inequalities in society?
(a) Latinos.
(b) African-Americans.
(c) Asian-Americans.
(d) Women.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Bateson, what is the danger of being the daughter of a successful father?

2. How many sisters did Ellen have growing up?

3. Which of the following best describes the way the women in the text will "compose their lives"?

4. Which of the following subjects did Erik study?

5. Which of the following women is interested in jewelry making?

(see the answer key)

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