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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 about herself does Moraga think is more fundamental than any religious affiliation?
(a) Her lesbianism.
(b) Her education.
(c) Her sense of humor.
(d) Her integrity.

2. In "An Open Invitation to a Meal" the narrator is tired of being treated as a _____________.
(a) Burrito.
(b) Leftover.
(c) Pork chop.
(d) Dessert.

3. Who is the narrator's lover in "You Upset the Whole System of This Place?"
(a) Carrie.
(b) Julie.
(c) Anna.
(d) Emilie.

4. What does Cecilia notice about Joyce when she sees her again after having separated?
(a) She has red hair.
(b) She is pregnant.
(c) She is limping.
(d) She is blind.

5. Why does Moraga say the women's movement has some latent racism in it?
(a) It is populated primarily with white, middle-class women.
(b) It will not allow black women to join.
(c) It will not acknowledge the needs of Asian women.
(d) It downplays the needs of Hispanic women.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following does Moraga write about in "For the Color of My Mother?"

2. Who is the author of these stories?

3. What does Moraga call the groveling before the family matriarch?

4. What did Moraga always notice when her parents danced?

5. The rough girl tells the boys that she _____________ but they do not understand.

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