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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Master's Tools Will Never Dismantle the Master's House.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Another byproduct of society, according to Audre Lorde, is that he burden of explanation is put on ______________.
(a) No one.
(b) The outsiders.
(c) The men.
(d) The oppressed group.

2. Horizontal ______ can be a useful tool for those who wish to oppress a given group, according to Audre Lorde.
(a) Homophobia.
(b) Sexism.
(c) Racism.
(d) Hostility.

3. What does Audre Lorde's guide complain about when it comes to the Russian working class?
(a) Unwillingness to learn.
(b) Racism.
(c) Reverse snobbery.
(d) Choosing to play dumb.

4. What is the name of Audre Lorde's son who is featured within this section of the book?
(a) Jonathan.
(b) Terrence.
(c) Jackson.
(d) Michael.

5. Audre Lorde believes that there is a trend in America in which radical ________ is attempted by using the same tools.
(a) Truth.
(b) Change.
(c) Writing.
(d) Work.

Short Answer Questions

1. Rich asks Audre Lorde why she calls two of her poems ___________ when she speaks of them.

2. While erotic is about feeling, according to Audre Lorde, __________ is devoid of feeling and about sensation only.

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

4. What caused Audre Lorde to examine herself more closely, as she reveals in her talk on the panel?

5. When emotional concerns are ignored, the erotic becomes a simple unpleasant _______________, which takes the passion away.

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