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This test consists of 5 short answer questions and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was always blamed for the neurosis of men?

2. What are considered "mutations"?

3. What is the most powerful argument of the feminine mystique?

4. What was interesting about the lives of all of the women within the mystique?

5. "______ not _____ is the tie that binds."

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the feminine mystique and the problem with no name. How are they related? How are they almost interchangeable? In what regard to women face the most scrutiny in finding themselves? Explain your answer using quotes from the book.

Essay Topic 2

Explain the role that religion plays in perpetuating the feminine mystique. Why do you think this is the case? What does religion stand to gain if the women stay home? Why? Explain your answer.

Essay Topic 3

Explain the social propaganda around the feminine mystique. How has married life been glorified and glamorized? Why has it been made to be more than it is? What is the benefit to women staying at home, from an economic standpoint. Explain your answer using quotes from the book.

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