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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the CEO of American Express that the author says acknowledges sexism and bias in his meetings, according to the author in Chapter 10: “Let’s Start Talking About It”?

2. Who is the co-author of Getting to 50/50 whom the author says credited a compelling job for her decision to return to the workplace after childbirth in Chapter 7: “Don’t Leave Before You Leave”?

3. Who was the secretary of the Treasury when Sheryl Sandberg began working there in 1996?

4. Who is the former secretary of state that is cited in Chapter 11: “Working Together Toward Equality” for having said, “There’s a special place in hell for women who don’t help other women”?

5. Who gave a 1996 commencement speech at Wellesley and, speaking of the difficulty of juggling a career and family, said, “It will be a little messy, but embrace the mess. It will be complicated, but rejoice in the complications”?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the author write of Tina Fey in Chapter 9: “The Myth of Doing It All”?

2. Who does the author praise for embracing emotion in the workplace in Chapter 6: “Seek and Speak Your Truth”?

3. What does Sandberg describe as an ideal partner for women to succeed alongside in Chapter 8: “Make Your Partner a Real Partner”?

4. What quote does the author cite from Gloria Steinem in the beginning of Chapter 10: “Let’s Start Talking About It”?

5. How did Sheryl Sandberg respond when she was belittled upon meeting an admired politician in Chapter 10: “Let’s Start Talking About It”?

6. How does Sandberg describe the hierarchal system at Facebook in Chapter 6: “Seek and Speak Your Truth”?

7. What does the author write of Nora Ephron in Chapter 9: “The Myth of Doing It All”?

8. Who is one example that is cited by the author as an individual who had to make an immediate choice between career and family in Chapter 7: “Don’t Leave Before You Leave”?

9. What did Sharon Proczter say of “having it all” in Chapter 9: “The Myth of Doing It All”?

10. How did Elise Scheck describe her experiences during pregnancy, according to the author in Chapter 7: “Don’t Leave Before You Leave”?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss some of the different stereotypes that apply to women and their impact on the female ego, propensity for achievement, and confidence. What negative stereotypes are frequently reinforced in our contemporary society? How are these stereotypes reinforced? What is “stereotype threat”?

Essay Topic 2

Define and discuss the “impostor syndrome.” Author Sheryl Sandberg indicates in the text that while both men and women are susceptible to the impostor syndrome, it more frequently serves as a barrier to women in the workplace. Why do you think this is the case? What can be done to address the impostor syndrome?

Essay Topic 3

Sheryl Sandberg asserts that women, more than men, struggle with candor, forthrightness, and honesty in the workplace. What are examples of the ways that honesty can hurt women in the corporate world? How is this different than the reactions to male honesty? How can one overcome these backlashes from the situation?

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