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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. What did the author request from women?
(a) Photographs.
(b) Material for her own fantasies.
(c) Fantasies.
(d) A list of books they enjoyed.

2. How many rooms are in the house that Nancy Friday uses as a metaphor for fantasy?
(a) 16.
(b) 18.
(c) 12.
(d) 20.

3. Why did the author write this book?
(a) To help her daughter learn about sexuality.
(b) To argue against the anti-feminist movement.
(c) To explain to men about women's fantasies.
(d) To see if her fantasies were normal.

4. What does the author say goes hand-in-hand with fantasy?
(a) Food.
(b) Masturbation.
(c) Men.
(d) Clothing.

5. Which of the following is a way for women to fantasize?
(a) Daily conversation.
(b) Daydreams.
(c) Writing stories.
(d) Dreaming.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Nancy Friday, how do women feel about their sexual fantasies?

2. When Marion fantasizes, who does she imagine raping?

3. Who made the author feel comfortable about her fantasies?

4. In Linda's fantasy, where is she?

5. What is the name of the author's friend who is attracted to other men?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Nancy Friday's interaction with her publisher.

2. What did the author request from those who saw her ads? How did she react to the responses?

3. Describe one of the fantasies mentioned in the story.

4. What type of fantasy is more common in men than in women?

5. Describe the role of exploration in fantasizing.

6. What is an example of frustration?

7. Why did the author write this book?

8. Why is the room about prostitution empty?

9. How does Nancy Friday feel about women sharing fantasies with their lovers?

10. What made the author begin to question her fantasies?

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