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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the end of the Preface (2000), what does the author say regarding "patriarchal mass media" and feminism?
(a) It completely ignores feminism and feminists.
(b) It trashes feminism or tells the public it is a dead movement.
(c) It appropriates feminist language for its own uses.
(d) It creates low self-esteem in feminists.

2. In the author's view, what three things most determine a woman's destiny?
(a) Her race, her gender, and who she marries.
(b) Gender, race, and class.
(c) Who she marries, her appearance, and her family name.
(d) Her alma mater, her first job, and who she marries.

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

4. 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 upper class American women.
(b) Black Americans living in a small town in Kentucky.
(c) Upper class black professionals.
(d) White French feminists.

5. Based on your understanding of the two Prefaces, who does the author wish to reach with her work?
(a) Men.
(b) Mainly people who are brand new to feminism.
(c) Women of color.
(d) As wide and diverse of an audience as possible.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the primary "point of contact" between the oppressor and the oppressed?

2. According to the author, how are joint analyses of race, class, and gender seen today?

3. What did she notice about white female students at the time?

4. The author cites Lillian Hellman's autobiography as an example of what kind of phenomenon?

5. How has the author's own perception of her book held up?

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