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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 2 and 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the definition of feminism proposed by the author?
(a) Feminism should be understood as total personal freedom for everyone.
(b) Feminism must be defined as community before anything else.
(c) Everyone should develop her own definition of feminism.
(d) The struggle to end sexist oppression in all its forms, whether economic, political, social, or sexual.

2. How does the author characterize the aims of the feminist movement in relationship to other movements?
(a) There is a relationship between feminism and the struggle against ageism, but that is all.
(b) The aims and goals of the feminist movement are really separate from other movements.
(c) The feminist movements aims and intentions are interwoven with those struggling against classism, racism, heterosexism, and other forms of oppression..
(d) Feminists should stay focused on their own goals and not look to other movements.

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

4. What does the author say about the statement: "I am a feminist"?
(a) This statement allows women to feel more empowered and gain more respect.
(b) She says it may imply a rigid us vs. them mentality or belief system.
(c) She does not think that women want to back up the statement with actions.
(d) She worries that it is not forceful enough.

5. What change to the language expressing involvement in feminism does the author advocate?
(a) Change "I am a feminist" to "I advocate feminism."
(b) Change "I am a feminist" to "I support the feminist movement."
(c) Change "I advocate feminism" to "I am a feminist."
(d) Change "I advocate feminism" to "I support the feminist movement."

Short Answer Questions

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

2. The author opens the Preface to the first edition of the book with a description of which group and its experiences in life?

3. Overall, what does the author think about the effects of the feminist movement?

4. How does the author feel about defining feminism as enabling total personal freedom?

5. How does the author describe the family in "Western society"?

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