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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 change in attitudes towards work does the author propose in Chapter Seven.
(a) From a purely money-oriented activity to an activity that enables, and enriches, life.
(b) Society needs to discourage too much focus on work.
(c) People need to try new career paths.
(d) From a male-dominated sphere to a woman-dominated sphere.

2. How did early (upper middle class, white) feminists regard work?
(a) They saw it as an added burden to the childcare they were already doing.
(b) They wanted to work but did not want to compete with men in the professions.
(c) Work outside the home was equated with freedom from male oppression.
(d) They felt it was less important than education.

3. For the author, which two main terms had been left out of feminist discussions when she first published her book?
(a) Race and class.
(b) Gender and race.
(c) Class and marital status.
(d) Genetics and the role of the family.

4. The author cites Lillian Hellman's autobiography as an example of what kind of phenomenon?
(a) An rare example of working class writing.
(b) White women being afraid to tell their domestic servants what to do.
(c) White women projecting mythical power and strength on black women while presenting themselves as powerless.
(d) An early white feminist who listened to women of color.

5. What are some of the biggest challenges to sisterhood?
(a) Racism, classism, sexism, and heterosexism.
(b) There used to be challenges but they have lessened.
(c) Unfair business practices.
(d) Global warming, politics, and religion.

Short Answer Questions

1. The phrase "the problem that has no name" refers to which of the following issues?

2. What major difference between white and black men does the author point out?

3. In Chapter Six, what does the author claim women active in feminist movement have been ambivalent about?

4. Overall, what does the author think about the effects of the feminist movement?

5. What question does the author raise about the desire for equality with men?

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