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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12 Enriching the Earth.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Bateson claim is the next step to improving societal relations?
(a) Recognizing the values in different societies and incorporating those values into our own society.
(b) Mandating societal reform to ensure equality for all.
(c) Traveling the world to understand the ways different societies work.
(d) Returning to the societal precedents set into place by our forefathers in the Constitution.

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

3. How many role models does Bateson believe each woman should have in her life?
(a) One good one.
(b) At least three.
(c) An innumerable amount.
(d) Less than ten.

4. Which woman claims to be completely unable to manage multi-tasking?
(a) Ellen.
(b) Johnnetta.
(c) Alice.
(d) Joan.

5. What does it mean to be a "conserver"?
(a) To change identity.
(b) To recycle past knowledge.
(c) To strive for perfection.
(d) To embrace change in relationships.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which of the following models does Bateson believe women should follow when forming their gender roles?

3. What college did Mary once teach at?

4. What does Bateson claim helps a woman "discover underlying convictions that are steady throughout life"?

5. What does Mary hope will be the topic of her next book?

(see the answer key)

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