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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. According to Nancy Friday's publisher, what did the character of her novel look like?

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

3. What is the name of the woman who was nearly raped by a man she is still acquainted with?

4. What type of men does Vicki choose for lovers?

5. What is the second reason the author lists for women having fantasies?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is Nancy Friday's goal in showing how women have fantasies in different themes?

3. Why do women fantasize, according to Nancy Friday?

4. Describe rooms seven through eleven of the house of fantasy.

5. Why did the author write this book?

6. What is the purpose of Chapter 2?

7. How did Nancy Friday begin bringing up the topic of fantasies and what did she find?

8. According to the author, how has she been restrained sexually?

9. Describe the first room of the house of fantasy.

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What are the parallels between the fantasies women wrote and the author's personal life? How do these parallels affect the reader? how does this level of contact with the author contribute to the mood and tone of the book?

Essay Topic 2

What are three of the reasons why women fantasize? Give an example of each reason in the form of a fantasy that fits the criteria for each reason. Are all of these reasons for women to fantasize logical and rational? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Describe Nancy Friday's house of fantasy. What are the parallels of this metaphorical house to a brothel? Why is this significant?

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