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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 Betty Friedan in Chapter 1?
(a) As a creative genius who was misunderstood.
(b) As a major proponent of integration within the feminist movement.
(c) As the author of a seminal feminist work whose theories have a white, middle-class bias.
(d) As a marginal woman who rose to prominence.

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

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

4. In the Preface to the first edition (1984), which two key terms in her analysis does the author introduce?
(a) Margin and center.
(b) Intellectual and illiterate.
(c) Inside and outside.
(d) Liberal and conservative.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. According to the author, in Chapter 1, "Black Women - Shaping Feminist Theory," what were black feminists initially trying to do in the feminist movement?

3. How does the author view women's desires and attempts to be like white men?

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

5. How were black women's efforts received by white feminists?

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