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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7, "Our Growing Modesty".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Herland, what makes Terry seem ridiculous to his friends?
(a) Terry's ignorance of the local language.
(b) Terry's dislike of the local customs.
(c) Terry's manly qualities.
(d) The way Terry flirts with the women.

2. How do the guards treat the men when they are recaptured?
(a) Roughly.
(b) Good naturedly.
(c) Like naughty children.
(d) Cautiously.

3. Who accompanies the men on their tour of the country?
(a) The Herland Elders.
(b) Ellador, Ceris and Alima.
(c) Their three tutors.
(d) Modine.

4. What is characteristic of the village that the men see?
(a) The gravel roads.
(b) The colorful flags.
(c) The wild-growing plants.
(d) The clean architecture.

5. What does Somel promise to provide the men with?
(a) New clothing.
(b) A history of her civilization.
(c) Individual houses.
(d) Brides.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is suggested to have disappeared due to the lack of men?

2. How do the women refer to their society when it still included men?

3. What does Jeff imagine an all-female society would be like?

4. Why are food-bearing trees considered better than field crops?

5. What are the two core concepts which Herland's society is based on?

(see the answer key)

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