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

2. Were there ever alternate reactions to black women's efforts to participate in the early feminist movement, and if so what were they?
(a) Black feminists' ideas about class were accepted, but not their ideas about race.
(b) Some white feminists rejected their ideas but most did not.
(c) Black women were always seen as a threat to the movement.
(d) Sometimes their ideas inspired new understanding and growth in the movement.

3. 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?
(a) No advances have been made despite the best efforts of the movement.
(b) Feminism has completely transformed the system at all levels.
(c) Our contemporary society has made race irrelevant.
(d) In spite of the social advances of the last few decades, this system is still entrenched; therefore, feminist work is still relevant.

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) It has been developed and presented from the perspective of women with more societal power and privilege.
(b) Feminist theory does not reach out to younger women.
(c) Feminist theory does not propose concrete solutions for women's empowerment.
(d) Feminist theory is too focused on economics.

5. In the Preface to the first edition (1984), what general theme does the author present?
(a) Her mother's life story.
(b) The central theory of her work.
(c) A history of the feminist movement.
(d) Her ideas about high school education for girls.