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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 40 - 68.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Moraga call the groveling before the family matriarch?
(a) Ignorance.
(b) Docile obedience.
(c) Necessary evil.
(d) Sign of respect.

2. In "The Slow Dance" Moraga's mother explained ______________ in terms of dancing posture.
(a) Education.
(b) Gender roles.
(c) Society.
(d) Politics.

3. In "La Guera" what does Moraga say made her life easier for her?
(a) Her social status.
(b) Her education.
(c) Her sense of humor.
(d) Her light skin.

4. How did Moraga feel within her church?
(a) Like she could be a preacher.
(b) Like she was damned.
(c) Like she never gave enough.
(d) Like she was a saint.

5. Which of the following describes Moraga?
(a) All of these.
(b) Lesbian.
(c) Hispanic.
(d) Lapsed Catholic.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "It Got Her Over" who does Moraga say both receives benefits and bears guilt due to race?

2. Cecilia thinks of everything in terms of which of the following?

3. What can Moraga not completely erase from her life?

4. In what faith was Moraga raised?

5. What is it called when an author writes in two languages?

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