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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Scratching the Surface: Some Notes on Barriers to Women and Loving.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Hopes and __________ are transformed into language through poetry, which then can lead to action.
(a) Aspirations.
(b) Thrills.
(c) Dreams.
(d) Loves.

2. Audre Lorde believes that poetry is more necessary to the human condition than a ____________ activity.
(a) Community.
(b) Romantic.
(c) Leisure.
(d) Government.

3. There is only, according to Audre Lorde, the renewed __________ to try out the old ideas which are waiting around.
(a) Power.
(b) Creativity.
(c) Courage.
(d) Inspiration.

4. Audre Lorde says the illusion of __________ between groups is imposed on the oppressed individual by society.
(a) Boredom.
(b) Separation.
(c) Weakness.
(d) Conflict.

5. Poetry is the essence of _______________, according to the feelings of Audre Lorde.
(a) Maidenhood.
(b) Struggles.
(c) Power.
(d) Womanhood.

Short Answer Questions

1. The acceptance of one's feelings can lead to _____________, thus poetry can help those who are or who feel oppressed.

2. This section encompasses a talk which Audre Lorde gave during a "Lesbian and _________ Panel" in 1977.

3. Black men seem to view black women as threatening if they become __________, according to Audre Lorde.

4. Instead of World War II, what do the Russians call this war, according to the findings of Audre Lorde?

5. Audre Lorde sees ____________ as a group that is very visible as 'different' but also invisible as second class citizens.

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