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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the author describe feminism in the U.S.?
(a) As a radical revolution.
(b) As a separatist movement.
(c) As a collective Marxist movement.
(d) As a bourgeois ideology based on liberal individualism.

2. What is the primary "point of contact" between the oppressor and the oppressed?
(a) Absence of choices.
(b) Marriage.
(c) The work environment.
(d) There is very little actual contact.

3. How does the author support her claims about the reception of black women's efforts in the early feminist movement?
(a) She presents a series of interviews that she conducted.
(b) She cites anecdotal evidence based on personal experience.
(c) She presents statistical research.
(d) She does not support her claims with evidence.

4. As stated in the 1984 Preface, what is the primary weakness of feminist theory that the author promises to address in her book?
(a) Feminist theory does not reach out to younger women.
(b) Feminist theory is too focused on economics.
(c) It has been developed and presented from the perspective of women with more societal power and privilege.
(d) Feminist theory does not propose concrete solutions for women's empowerment.

5. The author cites Lillian Hellman's autobiography as an example of what kind of phenomenon?
(a) An early white feminist who listened to women of color.
(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 rare example of working class writing.

Short Answer Questions

1. In general, the title of Chapter 1, "Black Women - Shaping Feminist Theory," relates to which of the following ideas?

2. The author expresses how feminism reacts to "a political system of imperialist, white supremacist, capitalist patriarchy;" how does she view the state of our society today?

3. In the Preface, which four factors are most central to the author's argument about a person's position in society?

4. In the Preface to the second edition (2000), how does the author describe the original reception of her book?

5. In the Preface to the first edition (1984), what general theme does the author present?

(see the answer key)

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