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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the Preface to the first edition (1984), which two key terms in her analysis does the author introduce?
(a) Margin and center.
(b) Intellectual and illiterate.
(c) Liberal and conservative.
(d) Inside and outside.

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

3. In Chapter 2, what are the author's thoughts on a universally accepted definition of feminism?
(a) She thinks that the current definition is already adequate and people should focus on more important matters.s
(b) She says that it continues to be difficult to find a universally accepted definition.
(c) She does not see the relevance in trying to find a universally accepted definition.
(d) She doesn't understand why it is so difficult for people to agree on a universal definition..

4. How were black women's efforts received by white feminists?
(a) They were openly embraced.
(b) They were mostly met with resentment and derision.
(c) They were seen as disorganized.
(d) They were completely ignored.

5. What would this change in language suggest?
(a) It would be active rather than passive.
(b) It would make the idea of belonging to a movement more visible.
(c) It would suggest belief and participation in social action for change, rather than a confrontational approach.
(d) It would affirm personal identity.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are some of the biggest challenges to sisterhood?

2. For the author, what is the relationship between traditional beliefs about the family and society at large?

3. How does the author characterize the aims of the feminist movement in relationship to other movements?

4. Based on your understanding of the two Prefaces, who does the author wish to reach with her work?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Is the lack of solidarity mainly an issue between black women and white women?

2. Why does the author want to change feminist language from "I am a feminist" to "I advocate feminism"?

3. Does the author offer her own definition of feminism in Chapter Two, and if so, what is it?

4. In the 2000 Preface is the author's attitude towards change in the feminist movement positive or negative, and what examples does she give?

5. What is the traditional view on motherhood that the author relates in Chapter Ten?

6. Is the author clear about her position on women who define feminism as seeking equality with men?

7. Are there tensions around female heterosexuality within the feminist movement?

8. Describe the particular perspective that the author offers throughout her work. What position does she claim to write from and why?

9. Does the author encourage a particular attitude towards manifesting change?

10. How does the author discuss feminists views on housework?

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