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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 10 and 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 world where women have equality with men.
(c) To a world of peace, freedom, and justice, without sexism or domination.
(d) To a major battle between the forces of peace and of domination.

2. In Chapter 2, what are the author's thoughts on a universally accepted definition of feminism?
(a) She doesn't understand why it is so difficult for people to agree on a universal definition..
(b) She does not see the relevance in trying to find a universally accepted definition.
(c) She says that it continues to be difficult to find a universally accepted definition.
(d) She thinks that the current definition is already adequate and people should focus on more important matters.s

3. Who has portrayed the relationship between feminism and the family in this way? (See question # 61)
(a) All men.
(b) Most feminists hold this view.
(c) The child protective services.
(d) Outsiders to the movement and sometimes feminists in the movement who want to create women-only communities.

4. The phrase "the problem that has no name" refers to which of the following issues?
(a) Hating one's family.
(b) The psychological malaise of all women in American society due to gender roles.
(c) Women and schizophrenia.
(d) Women's fears of aging.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How did the group initially discussed by the author characterize parenthood?

2. The title of Chapter Ten, "Revolutionary Parenting," suggests which of the following ideas?

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

4. What was the week point in feminists' initial view of power?

5. How does the author view the kind of power practiced by women from non-affluent communities?

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