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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to the author, in Chapter 1, "Black Women - Shaping Feminist Theory," what were black feminists initially trying to do in the feminist movement?
(a) To expand the basis of feminist thought.
(b) Make new friends.
(c) To get more work.
(d) Be more like white feminists.

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

3. How were black women's efforts received by white feminists?
(a) They were mostly met with resentment and derision.
(b) They were completely ignored.
(c) They were openly embraced.
(d) They were seen as disorganized.

4. 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) An rare example of working class writing.
(c) White women projecting mythical power and strength on black women while presenting themselves as powerless.
(d) White women being afraid to tell their domestic servants what to do.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. At the end of the Preface (2000), what does the author say regarding "patriarchal mass media" and feminism?

3. How does the author describe Betty Friedan in Chapter 1?

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

5. From which position (or perspective) does the author claim to write in her analysis of feminism and its social manifestations?

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