4. What refers to a collection of movements aimed at defining, establishing, and defending equal political, economic, and social rights and equal opportunities for women?

5. What did Florence decide as an undergraduate major in Chapter 11?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Bres come about defining "virago" in Chapter 14?

2. Where did the Grope go to drink in the end of Chapter 13?

3. What was Florence's understanding of sexuality in high school in Chapter 8?

4. What about Miz Arvella's speech did Florence intend to analyze in Chapter 13?

5. What did the college president state in his speech in Chapter 9?

6. How did Florence feel about Bres upon returning from the Christmas holidays in Chapter 16?

7. What was Bres' reaction when Florence told her about her writing in Chapter 16? Why?

8. What happened with Florence's English textbooks in Chapter 11?

9. Who was Florence's first study of the classic Southern belle in Chapter 14?

10. What did Paula Hale inform Florence in Chapter 9? What was her reaction?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss Racine and "Berenice" in the narrative. Why did Berenice replace Dominique as Florence's role model?

Essay Topic 2

Analyze and discuss the relationship between Granny and Florence in Florence's first years. How did Florence feel about Granny in Chapter 3?

Essay Topic 3

Describe Florence's experiences in the Marine camp and the stereotypes of Marines as lesbians in the narrative. How did Florence stand up for herself in the sorority?

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