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

Short Answer Questions

1. How many women had engaged in extramarital sex?

2. What reason is not given for women who possess a low dominance personality in regards to leadership?

3. What sparked the White House's interest?

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

5. What should be the goal of every normal woman?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What are the subtle ways that the feminine mystique still exists in modern society? In which ways is it not so subtle? Who is to blame for the present view of women in society? Why is this?

Essay Topic 2

How is it impossible to live within the confines of the feminine mystique for any length of time? Why is it so difficult for women to pursue a socially acceptable role of 'femininity' within the culture of the 1950's? Are their any comparable situations in today's day and age? Explain your answers.

Essay Topic 3

Explain how Freud obtained his views of women. How did his surroundings come into play? His child hood? Why is it hard to take Freudian views seriously when the method by which he obtained these psychoanalytical findings? Use quotes from the book.

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