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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 1, what key term does the author use to talk about the "racial politic" in the U.S.?
(a) Regression.
(b) White privilege.
(c) Racial ignorance.
(d) White supremacy.

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

3. What did she notice about white female students at the time?
(a) They were at college in order to find husbands.
(b) They were afraid to look at each other in class.
(c) They were not very smart.
(d) They were very excited about creating community and being together.

4. In the Preface to the second edition (2000), how does the author describe the original reception of her book?
(a) Women of color claimed it focused mostly on white women so they rejected it.
(b) It was rejected by mainstream feminists.
(c) It started a riot.
(d) It was embraced by all feminists for its thought-provoking content.

5. 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) To get more work.
(c) Be more like white feminists.
(d) Make new friends.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. In the Preface (2000), what examples does the author give of the problematic status of women in contemporary society?

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

5. What does it ultimately mean for the author when women behave like white men?

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