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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. Why does segregation in many schools still exist?
(a) Many small towns still support segregation, but in a quiet way so as to not catch the attention of the federal government.
(b) The law has not completely changed for educational institutions.
(c) Many families are happy with the segregated schools their children attend.
(d) Geographical boundaries left over from segregation still remain.

2. Can the job of giving men and women equal rights be done without an equal rights amendment?
(a) Maybe.
(b) No.
(c) Yes, in theory.
(d) Yes, most definitely.

3. What were the years that Ginsburg describes as hopeless, in regard to the women's rights movement?
(a) The '20s, '30s, and '40s.
(b) The '50s, '60s, and '70s.
(c) The '40s, '50s, and '60s.
(d) The '60s, '70s, and '80s.

4. How did Ginsburg feel when she saw the sign at the bed and breakfast saying that no dogs or Jews were allowed?
(a) She was confused, as she is not Jewish.
(b) She was sad, because she really wanted to stay at that particular bed and breakfast.
(c) She was upset, because she was proud of being born and bred in the USA.
(d) She was worried, because she thought the family was possibly part of the KKK.

5. The young who pay more than their fair share towards healthcare will do what in old age?
(a) Pay what they should.
(b) Pay less than their fair share.
(c) Continue to pay more than their fair share.
(d) Pay nothing.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was a question asked to Justice Scalia a couple of days before President Clinton nominated Ginsburg for the Supreme Court?

2. Ginsburg only became engaged with the women’s rights movement at what time?

3. What does Ginsburg think of most of her dissents?

4. What remedy best suited to block voting discrimination was terminated in 2013?

5. What makes judges unlike legislators?

(see the answer key)

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