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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 4 and 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What belief about men did early feminists act out, according to the author.
(a) The belief that men were like children.
(b) The belief that men were unimportant.
(c) The belief that all men were the enemy.
(d) The belief that men were role models.

2. How does the author propose to prioritize the struggles against various forms of prejudice?
(a) People should prioritize whatever prejudice is most relevant to their lives.
(b) Feminists should look to their community leaders for guidance on how to prioritize their actions against different forms of prejudice.
(c) Feminists should focus on gender issues first and then address problems like classism.
(d) She does not think that prejudices can be prioritized one over the other.

3. Why does the author hold her particular beliefs about prioritizing struggles against different forms of prejudice?
(a) All are ultimately as destructive of society and the individual as the other.
(b) As a black woman, she feels that race is a more pressing matter than feminism.
(c) She holds her views because she needs to maintain her standing in the academic community.
(d) Because she is a women, she places gender issues first.

4. How does the author support her claims about the reception of black women's efforts in the early feminist movement?
(a) She cites anecdotal evidence based on personal experience.
(b) She presents statistical research.
(c) She presents a series of interviews that she conducted.
(d) She does not support her claims with evidence.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In the author's view, is it valid to define feminism in terms of creating a sense of community?

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

3. What is the awareness about sexual oppression that the author advocates?

4. In the Preface to the second edition, what is the first factor considered by black parents when a child is born, according to the author?

5. Who has portrayed the relationship between feminism and the family in this way? (See question # 61)

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