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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1, Subjects of Sex/Gender/Desire, Section VI, Language, Power and the Strategies of Displacement.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following terms does Butler use to describe oppression?
(a) Masculinist.
(b) Inconclusive.
(c) Feminist.
(d) Inactive.

2. The subject of feminism cannot ground which of the following, according to Butler?
(a) Masculine identity.
(b) Feminist politics.
(c) Post-feminist politics.
(d) Feminine identity.

3. Butler insists that unity is not necessary for which to be effective?
(a) Education.
(b) Foundationalism.
(c) Feminism.
(d) Political action.

4. Butler describes the distinction between gender and sex as first being used to undermine which of the following?
(a) Future vs. past.
(b) Biology vs. destiny.
(c) Science vs. religion.
(d) Faith vs. destiny.

5. Butler warns not to use identity as which of the following?
(a) A cause.
(b) A premise.
(c) A reason.
(d) An excuse.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Butler want to see in relation to politics?

2. Some sexuality is enhanced by which of the following, according to Butler?

3. Who does Butler lean toward in terms of gender asymmetry?

4. Butler's thesis is that well-defined and unified categories of women undermine the ability to represent which of the following?

5. Butler believes that coalitions should be which of the following?

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