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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. What does it ultimately mean for the author when women behave like white men?
(a) It's an important sign of the sexual revolution.
(b) It means that they are traitors to their gender.
(c) It means that these women are creating a more successful life.
(d) It means that there are more white men, i.e. there is no new definition of humanity.

2. What does the author say about the statement: "I am a feminist"?
(a) She worries that it is not forceful enough.
(b) This statement allows women to feel more empowered and gain more respect.
(c) She does not think that women want to back up the statement with actions.
(d) She says it may imply a rigid us vs. them mentality or belief system.

3. The author opens the Preface to the first edition of the book with a description of which group and its experiences in life?
(a) Black Americans living in a small town in Kentucky.
(b) White upper class American women.
(c) White French feminists.
(d) Upper class black professionals.

4. Who must be retrained in order for the feminist movement to be successful?
(a) Men.
(b) White upper class men.
(c) Teachers.
(d) Men and women.

5. At the end of the Preface to the second edition, where does the author maintain that a feminist path will lead us?
(a) To a world where sexism is kept at a minimum.
(b) To a major battle between the forces of peace and of domination.
(c) To a world of peace, freedom, and justice, without sexism or domination.
(d) To a world where women have equality with men.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does consumerism relate to the author's discussion of power?

2. What do feminists need to consider when examining their beliefs about men?

3. According to the author, challenges to to sisterhood can exist between white women and women of color; between which other groups does she say that they can exist?

4. "The problem that has no name" is a quotation by which author?

5. According to the author, what does society often teach women about what it means to be a woman?

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