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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 10 and 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the Preface to the second edition (2000), how does the author characterize the later reception of her work?
(a) The people who first rejected the book came to regard the author's innovations as necessary and valuable.
(b) Many people embrace her ideas but do not give her any credit for them.
(c) Women of color still feel that the author does not address their concerns.
(d) Male academics find the work too exclusive.

2. For the author, what is a better way to arrive at a definition of sisterhood?
(a) Through sustained debate.
(b) The movement does not need a definition of sisterhood.
(c) Through solidarity in the face of all forms of oppression.
(d) By finding out which men are truly oppressive.

3. On what levels of culture and society is violence most likely to exist?
(a) Mostly on the interpersonal level.
(b) On all levels: family, community, government, international relations, etc.
(c) The author does not make a statement one way or the other.
(d) Mostly between countries at war.

4. How does consumerism relate to the author's discussion of power?
(a) Combatting consumerism is a positive manifestation of women's power.
(b) It does not come up in her discussion at all.
(c) Feminists should tap into consumer culture to gain power.
(d) Feminists should not be distracted from fighting sexism by focusing on resisting consumerism.

5. 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) Race, gender, income, and education.
(c) Height, gender, income, and place of birth.
(d) Education, political beliefs, place of birth, and family name.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. In the first chapter, how does the author characterize the perspective of the women involved in the early feminist movement?

4. How does the author view the kind of power practiced by women from non-affluent communities?

5. According to the author, how has the relationship between feminism and the family often been portrayed?

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