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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Mary, what is the one thing productivity hinges on?
(a) Perseverance.
(b) Compassion.
(c) Passion.
(d) Flexibility.

2. According to Mary, when should caretaking be done?
(a) All the time, every day.
(b) When one has the means to give.
(c) Whenever there is need in the world.
(d) When family members request it.

3. What genre is "The Ode of Imru'u I-Qays"?
(a) It is an essay.
(b) It is a poem.
(c) It is a short-story.
(d) It is a play.

4. In which of the following countries did Mary and her husband NEVER live?
(a) The United States.
(b) France.
(c) Iran.
(d) Philippines.

5. What is the name of the homeless shelter that provides shelter and food for as many people as possible, every night?
(a) Oak Valley.
(b) Palm Springs Shelter.
(c) Pine Street Inn.
(d) Maple Mountain Resort.

6. To what does Mary compare the experience of being nominated for presidency but never taking the position?
(a) A natural disaster.
(b) A piece of classical music.
(c) A death.
(d) A band-aid.

7. What is the key to organizing multiple lives at once?
(a) Support.
(b) Money.
(c) Structure.
(d) Flexibility.

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

9. In what situation does Mary describe men act as caregivers?
(a) All of the above.
(b) In fatherhood.
(c) In marriage.
(d) In war.

10. Which woman said, "Somebody's got to be the mommy"?
(a) Mary.
(b) Johnnetta.
(c) Joan.
(d) Alice.

11. Which of the following is NOT the name of one of Joan's children?
(a) Myrtle.
(b) Susan.
(c) Kai.
(d) Jon.

12. Whose home does Mary think "signifies society's ideas about status, education, and family"?
(a) Ellen.
(b) Joan's.
(c) Johnnetta's.
(d) Alice.

13. In what way did Erik constantly show care for his wife and Mary during their interview sessions?
(a) He regularly brought the women tea.
(b) He gave the women space to speak in private.
(c) He gave the women should massages.
(d) He regularly told the women how proud he was of them.

14. To what food item did Joan compare her first home with Erik?
(a) A peanut.
(b) A head of lettuce.
(c) A loaf of bread.
(d) An egg.

15. In what way does Mary describe women who are multi-taskers?
(a) As people living multiple lives.
(b) As people with split personalities.
(c) As people constantly solving puzzles.
(d) As people with unfair burdens.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which woman struggles with sibling rivalry, and dividing her attention among her children?

2. What does it mean to be a "conserver"?

3. According to Mary, what is the danger in gardening?

4. In what country did Mary spend her high school years?

5. Which of the women identifies herself primarily as a dancer?

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