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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. In "Canto Florido" to what does Moraga liken words that are thought but never spoken?

2. Moraga grew up as a ______________ woman.

3. Most lesbians claim that a lesbian loses the desire for __________________.

4. The feminist movement is dominated by _____________________.

5. In Chicana culture, men are considered to be __________________.

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Why are sexually liberated women, and to a greater degree, lesbians, denigrated in Chicano society?

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

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

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

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

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

9. Why does Moraga feel the feminist movement may be doomed to failure?

10. What does Moraga feel is the source of the problems with primary education?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Moraga is a master at dramatic devices. Choose an example of symbolism, metaphors, and irony and then briefly describe them and identify the technique which they embody.

Essay Topic 2

In what way does Moraga say the feminist movement could benefit from studying the Civil Rights movement of the 1960s? What is missing from the feminist movement that was central to the Civil Rights movement? Why would the feminist movement be more successful if it would adopt this aspect of the Civil Rights movement?

Essay Topic 3

Explain the significance of the book's title "LOVING IN THE WAR YEARS." Why did Moraga choose this title? Is there an implied message in the title? Is there another title you can suggest that might be more appropriate?

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