View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following types of individuals tend to avoid "traditional" lives?
(a) Religious individuals.
(b) All of the answers are true.
(c) Political individuals.
(d) Creative individuals.

2. How many children did Joan and Erik have together?
(a) Two.
(b) Three.
(c) Four.
(d) One.

3. What was significant about Johnnetta's position as president of Spelman College?
(a) She was the first woman to earn the post.
(b) She was the first African-American to earn the post.
(c) She was the first African-American AND the first woman to earn the post.
(d) She was the first African-American woman to earn the post.

4. After the debacle of her presidency, what did Mary learn was an important element to a happy life?
(a) Naivety.
(b) Skepticism.
(c) Strength.
(d) Trust.

5. Which of the women Mary interviewed is the youngest woman in the book?
(a) Ellen.
(b) Alice.
(c) Joan.
(d) Johnnetta.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Mary, when should caretaking be done?

2. Which of the following riddles is NOT included in the first chapter of the text?

3. How many sisters did Ellen have growing up?

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

5. What is the only way an asymmetrical relationship to work?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 322 words (approx. 2 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample