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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. A movement that has a _________________ is far more likely to succeed than a movement that is purely theoretical.

2. In Chicano culture a sexually liberated woman is considered to be ____________________.

3. Regarding intellectualism, Moraga talks not only about the content of various theories but also the methods and _____________ used.

4. According to Moraga, whose language is the oppressor in American society?

5. A Chicana mother's adoration of her sons is an unconscious attempt to turn them into _______________________.

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Who is Malinche and why to Mexicans despise her?

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

6. According to Moraga, how can the feminist movement be considered racist?

7. What is the distinction made between two partners in any sexual act as defined by Octavio Paz in "A Long Line of Vendidas"?

8. In "Out of Our Revolutionary Minds Toward a Pedagogy of Revolt," why does Moraga state that the educational system in America is flawed?

9. Why does Moraga say she originally assumed the role of chingon in sexual relations with women?

10. In "Canto Florido" to what does Moraga compare words that are never spoken?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The theme of evolving as an authentic person is an important one in the work in this book. Cite two examples of how Moraga uses this theme in either a poem or an essay.

Essay Topic 2

Create a character study of Moraga. What are her physical characteristics? What are her motivations? What are her fears? What are her dreams? What else can you say about Moraga?

Essay Topic 3

The theme of struggling with personal identity is an important one in this novel. Describe how it extends through setting, character and issues and provide examples for each.

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