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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. How many sisters did Ellen have growing up?
(a) Four.
(b) Five.
(c) Three.
(d) Two.

2. What does Bateson discuss at the opening of Chapter 4?
(a) The separation of church and state.
(b) The balance of power in politics.
(c) Human evolution.
(d) Music as metaphor.

3. What subject does Mary tackle with her metaphor of a "crazy quilt"?
(a) Romance.
(b) Society.
(c) Culture.
(d) Communications.

4. What does Bateson describe as a constant riddle?
(a) Love.
(b) Sex.
(c) Life.
(d) Gender roles.

5. According to Mary, why did many women get married before the intellectual movement?
(a) Because they had no other choice.
(b) Because women back then loved to have children.
(c) Because the government cut taxes for married couples.
(d) Because society looked down on women workers.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many different ways does Johnnetta believe there are to "be black", particularly if one is a black woman?

2. What does Alice believe is the art form of the 21st century?

3. What color is Ellen's hair?

4. What does Mary claim is the excuse given to young girls to keep them out of science?

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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