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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For the author, which two main terms had been left out of feminist discussions when she first published her book?
(a) Class and marital status.
(b) Gender and race.
(c) Race and class.
(d) Genetics and the role of the family.

2. In Chapter 3, "The Significance of Feminist Movement," the author discusses which of the following themes?
(a) The potential social and political benefits of the feminist movement.
(b) The major shortcomings of the feminist movement.
(c) The effects of feminism on foreign policy.
(d) Famous personalities within the feminist movement.

3. In the author's view, which prejudices is it important for women of color to transcend?
(a) Prejudices against their mothers' generation.
(b) Prejudices against rich women.
(c) Prejudices against illiterate women.
(d) Prejudices against academics and/or intellectuals.

4. According to the author, what does society often teach women about what it means to be a woman?
(a) That to be female is to be important.
(b) That to be female is to be a victim.
(c) That to be a woman is easier than being a man.
(d) That women should be silent.

5. What will happen if people follow the course of action regarding beliefs about motherhood proposed by the author?
(a) It will help to eliminate systemic sexism.
(b) It will help children learn about motherhood.
(c) It will expose others to non-western cultural perspectives.
(d) It will help new mothers to carry on traditions.

Short Answer Questions

1. The author states that most women would like to be like ________________.

2. What reason does the author give for lower and middle class women's relationship with power?

3. For the author, if "we" are to transform our present reality, what must happen?

4. On what levels of culture and society is violence most likely to exist?

5. Whose ideas in particular does she address?

(see the answer key)

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