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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. Which elements define the ideal family for the author?
(a) Support, respect, unity and community.
(b) Order, respect, and privacy.
(c) Order, unity, respect, and fairness.
(d) Unity, modesty, and communication.

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

3. 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 a series of interviews that she conducted.
(c) She presents statistical research.
(d) She does not support her claims with evidence.

4. In the Preface, which four factors are most central to the author's argument about a person's position in society?
(a) Race, weight, gender, and marital status.
(b) Height, gender, income, and place of birth.
(c) Race, gender, income, and education.
(d) Education, political beliefs, place of birth, and family name.

5. What is the main relationship discussed in Chapter 5?
(a) The relationship between senior women and feminism.
(b) The relationship between feminism and civil rights
(c) The relationship between women and technology.
(d) The relationship between men and the feminist movement.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the author believe that it is important to define feminism from within the movement?

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

3. What does the author say about the statement: "I am a feminist"?

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

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?

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