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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the most sought after reproductive safegaurd in the sexual revolution?
(a) Condoms.
(b) Abortions.
(c) IUDs.
(d) Birth control pills.

2. In what decade were women's studies on a solid course toward acceptance?
(a) 1970s.
(b) 1960s.
(c) 1980s.
(d) 1950s.

3. In which decade did hooks see the feminist political movement diminish after the sexual revolution?
(a) 1990s.
(b) 1970s.
(c) 2000s.
(d) 1980s.

4. In which decade did many women begin to choose not to wear bras and girdles?
(a) 1960s.
(b) 1950s.
(c) 1970s.
(d) 1980s.

5. Hooks claimed that for feminism to regain momentum, what must be available for the masses, especially the young?
(a) Feminist groups and clubs.
(b) Literature.
(c) Educational opportunities.
(d) Career opportunities.

6. Betty Friedan's book focused on which type of woman?
(a) Teenagers.
(b) Teachers.
(c) Business women.
(d) Housewives.

7. Which of the following is a consequence hooks describes as resulting from the fashion industry?
(a) Ruining self-esteem.
(b) Poor economy.
(c) Immoral women.
(d) Causing depression.

8. Which of the following is a result of fashion taking notice of women's demands in attire?
(a) New designers.
(b) Runway shows.
(c) Women's magazines.
(d) Feminist advertisements.

9. What type of funding does hooks suggest is a goal for the feminist movement in order to read a broad and diverse audience?
(a) Feminist publishing company.
(b) Feminist films.
(c) Feminist websites.
(d) Feminist TV network.

10. What is the second factor that hooks alleges will diminish the necessity for abortions?
(a) Women having less sex.
(b) Free contraception.
(c) Meaningful sex education.
(d) Classes about contraception at community colleges.

11. Hooks saw that some white leaders were at first resistant to including the struggles of what type of women in shaping feminist thought?
(a) Black women.
(b) Hispanic women.
(c) Teenage women.
(d) Elderly women.

12. According to hooks, who is feminism not targeting?
(a) Children.
(b) Blacks.
(c) Men.
(d) Whites.

13. When did hooks learn about feminist politics?
(a) Before she attended elementary school.
(b) After she graduated from college.
(c) When she started writing books.
(d) Before she took feminist classes.

14. Hooks claims that when consciousness-raising groups re-emerge, who must be included?
(a) Children.
(b) Men.
(c) Government.
(d) Women.

15. What decade did the book Ain't I a Woman address?
(a) 1990s.
(b) 1970s.
(c) 1980s.
(d) 2000s.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did women come face to face with most with the onset of the sexual revolution?

2. What was the name of the professor who handed out one of hooks' poems?

3. What forced the shoe industry to produce low-heeled business shoes, according to hooks?

4. Who encouraged her students to think first about the fate of women from working-class backgrounds?

5. According to hooks, what gave permission for female bonding?

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