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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who gave Joan's son Jon a blood transfusion when he was sick in the hospital?
(a) His aunt.
(b) His grandfather.
(c) His mother.
(d) His younger sister.

2. To which of the following activities does Mary compare the process of composing an identity?
(a) Washing windows.
(b) Baking a pastry.
(c) Folding origami.
(d) Learning to iron.

3. Which of the women in the book regularly starts their evening meals with an Armenian prayer?
(a) Mary.
(b) Ellen.
(c) Alice.
(d) Joan.

4. Which of the following statements best describes the five women profiled in this book?
(a) They are went through periods of disillusionment.
(b) They are all idealists.
(c) All of the answers are true.
(d) They are all fighters.

5. Why are men often encouraged to remove distractions from their lives?
(a) So they can concentrate on one thing at a time.
(b) Because the male brain is wired differently than female brains.
(c) To ensure maximum financial success.
(d) So they can become experts in their field.

6. Which of the following films does Mary use to demonstrate her theories about traditional gender roles?
(a) "High Noon".
(b) "Braveheart".
(c) "The Crucible".
(d) "The Blue Lagoon".

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

8. According to Mary, what is the danger in gardening?
(a) You may have abundant growth that you cannot maintain.
(b) Vandals may steal or destroy your flowers.
(c) Your flowers and produce may never grow.
(d) Your neighbor may covet your garden.

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

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

11. Which of the women adopted a daughter named Sarah late in life?
(a) Joan.
(b) Alice.
(c) Ellen.
(d) Mary.

12. In what decade did family shelters first start to pop up in Boston?
(a) 1950s.
(b) 1970s.
(c) 1960s.
(d) 1980s.

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

14. Why was Mary jealous of her colleagues when she was living in Amherst?
(a) Because they all have happy marriages.
(b) Because they all love their jobs.
(c) Because they are all able to have children.
(d) Because they could relax at home after work.

15. Which of the following activities helps Johnnetta deal with her stress?
(a) Writing.
(b) Walking.
(c) Swimming.
(d) Reading.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is NOT the name of one of Joan's children?

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

3. To what does Mary compare the experience of being nominated for presidency but never taking the position?

4. Which woman said, "Somebody's got to be the mommy"?

5. What does Mary compare to "an obese bully"?

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