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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 70 - 80.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does a crazy woman do in the restaurant where Moraga is working?
(a) Takes off all her clothes.
(b) Sprays the fire extinguisher.
(c) Pours coffee on a stranger.
(d) Screams about Jesus coming soon.

2. Where does Moraga see the oppressor?
(a) In politics.
(b) In church.
(c) In social services.
(d) Everywhere.

3. What imagery does Moraga use in "Heading East" to compare how male-dominated society tries to marginalize women?
(a) A retail store.
(b) A car with a hole in one of its pipes.
(c) A factory line.
(d) A pressure cooker.

4. Why does Moraga refuse to give up her old typewriter?
(a) It has sentimental value.
(b) It still works.
(c) It has brought her good luck.
(d) She can't afford a new one.

5. Cecilia thinks of everything in terms of which of the following?
(a) All of these.
(b) Oppression.
(c) Racism.
(d) Social justice.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Loving in the War Years" to what does Moraga compare being in love during war?

2. What does Cecilia notice about Joyce when she sees her again after having separated?

3. In what faith was Moraga raised?

4. When did Moraga begin to identify with oppressed groups?

5. What does Moraga say cannot be dealt with from a purely theoretical perspective?

(see the answer key)

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