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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Moraga, the university system in America is interested only in producing ____________________.
(a) More docile citizens.
(b) Wealthy alumni.
(c) Public relations.
(d) Athletes.

2. Who was the Aztec princess who slept with Cortez, the head of the conquistadors?
(a) Magrid.
(b) Mellita.
(c) Malinche.
(d) Mellior.

3. What is the theme in this section of the book?
(a) The interconnectedness of forms discrimination.
(b) The role of politics in education.
(c) The frailty of the male ego.
(d) The vulnerability of children.

4. Repression can lead to a life of _______________.
(a) Misery.
(b) Study.
(c) Morals.
(d) Anger.

5. In "Sour Grapes: The Art of Anger in America," Moraga states that Americans are largely ignorant of which culture?
(a) Hispanic.
(b) Italian.
(c) Native American.
(d) Cuban.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of relationship do White Supremacists want with blacks?

2. What has Moraga written that seem to be doomed to critical failure in America?

3. From what other institution can the women's movement learn?

4. According to Moraga, the educational system in America is flawed because it is dominated by _____________________________.

5. When had Moraga first heard the story of La Mujer Llorena?

Short Essay Questions

1. According to Moraga, what can repression lead to in almost every Chicana's life?

2. Why does Moraga believe it is vital for artists to continue to create art that reflects their own cultural identities?

3. Explain one of the myths of lesbian sexuality regarding penetration and how Moraga's own experiences go against it.

4. What are Moraga's thoughts regarding post-modernism's use of jargon leading to a marginalization of topics?

5. Why does Moraga say that minority culture art is almost destined to fail in America?

6. Why does Moraga use the feminist movement to point out how society has inherent prejudices?

7. What are the circumstances that make the myth of La Mujer Llorena come alive for Moraga?

8. According to Moraga, what is the university system only interested in producing?

9. What does Moraga think might be the deep, real reason that women kill their children?

10. Does Moraga think it will be easy to stop the loss of cultures in schools?

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