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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. According to Bateson, what is the danger of being the daughter of a successful father?
(a) Young girls believe success is only for men.
(b) There is too much pressure on young girls to be equally successful.
(c) There is no danger to being the daughter of a successful father.
(d) Successful men rarely encourage their daughters.

2. In what country did Johnnetta first experience that race is not "forever and ever"?
(a) Russia.
(b) Nicaragua.
(c) Portugal.
(d) Cuba.

3. What does Mary claim is the excuse given to young girls to keep them out of science?
(a) Science is a boy's club.
(b) They are intellectually incapable of thinking without their emotions.
(c) Science is dangerous.
(d) They are unable to do math.

4. According to Bateson, which of the following is NOT a necessary element to "nurture ideas and institutions"?
(a) Relationship building.
(b) Finances.
(c) Caring.
(d) Homebuilding.

5. Which of the following metaphors runs through the entire first chapter of the text?
(a) That life is like needlework.
(b) That life is like a sunset.
(c) That life is like a box of chocolates.
(d) That life is like building a fire.

Short Answer Questions

1. What color is Ellen's hair?

2. Which of the women was never an immigrant?

3. According to Mary, what does a true artist take and turn into a masterpiece?

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

5. What is the key to organizing multiple lives at once?

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