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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6 Give and Take.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of Bateson's parents left for long work duties during the war?
(a) Her father.
(b) Neither of her parents.
(c) Her mother.
(d) Both her parents.

2. What does Alice believe is the art form of the 21st century?
(a) Technology.
(b) Cooking.
(c) Poetry.
(d) Gardening.

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

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

5. Which of the following characteristics most drew Alice to Jack when they met?
(a) His generous bank account.
(b) His dashing good looks.
(c) His love for animals.
(d) His artistic passion.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the women Mary interviewed is the youngest woman in the book?

2. Which of the following is NOT a category of Alice's life?

3. Which of the following is NOT a way Mary lists as a reason for asymmetry in a relationship?

4. Which of the women was never an immigrant?

5. According to Bateson, in what way is modern day life similar to studying a foreign language?

(see the answer key)

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