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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part III: A Life of Her Own and Milestones.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Ginsburg think of most of her dissents?
(a) Others will never agree with her.
(b) They will be the law someday.
(c) They were not necessary.
(d) They are of little importance.

2. Does Ginsburg believe an Equal Rights Amendment is a cure-all?
(a) No.
(b) Possibly.
(c) Most likely yes.
(d) Yes.

3. What should not enter into the way that a person is treated, according to Ginsburg?
(a) His or her age.
(b) His or her citizenship.
(c) His or her birth status.
(d) His or her intelligence.

4. What does Ginsburg say about special treatment towards women?
(a) It should assumed that women deserve special treatment.
(b) Special treatment is bringing women closer to equality with men.
(c) Women need more special treatment.
(d) It has kept them away from equal opportunity for so long.

5. In 1837, Sara Grimke asked men to take their feet from what?
(a) Our backs.
(b) Their shoes.
(c) Our necks.
(d) Our laps.

Short Answer Questions

1. Women have played important roles regarding law, according to what sources?

2. Why were gender lines struck down, one case after another, in the 1970s, according to Ginsburg?

3. What is the high hurdle regarding gender equality, according to Ginsburg?

4. Why does Ginsburg believe the law exists?

5. Who does Ginsburg say has control over the lives of hardworking, taxpaying illegal immigrants?

(see the answer key)

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