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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 6 and 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 1, what key term does the author use to talk about the "racial politic" in the U.S.?
(a) Regression.
(b) White supremacy.
(c) Racial ignorance.
(d) White privilege.

2. In the Preface to the first edition (1984), which two key terms in her analysis does the author introduce?
(a) Liberal and conservative.
(b) Intellectual and illiterate.
(c) Inside and outside.
(d) Margin and center.

3. In Chapter Six, what does the author claim women active in feminist movement have been ambivalent about?
(a) Drugs.
(b) Marriage.
(c) Sex.
(d) Power.

4. The author states that most women would like to be like ________________.
(a) white men.
(b) their mothers.
(c) their mentors.
(d) their best friends.

5. Why does the author believe that it is important to define feminism from within the movement?
(a) Because it helps to combat negative stereotypes placed on it from without, and it can create growth within the movement.
(b) It makes feminists appear more organized.
(c) Because it fosters pride among feminists.
(d) It provides direction for newcomers to the movement.

Short Answer Questions

1. What notion about women and power do both sexist and traditional feminist culture share?

2. The author cites Lillian Hellman's autobiography as an example of what kind of phenomenon?

3. As stated in the 1984 Preface, what is the primary weakness of feminist theory that the author promises to address in her book?

4. According to the author, how did early feminists see gender?

5. How does the author propose to prioritize the struggles against various forms of prejudice?

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