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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. Audre Lorde admits that she does not always know the meaning of her ___________ when she creates them.

2. Another byproduct of society, according to Audre Lorde, is that he burden of explanation is put on ______________.

3. _________ feminists have not taken the time to learn more about black feminists, according to Audre Lorde.

4. Bonding between ___________ is seen as threatening to those in patriarchal society, according to Audre Lorde.

5. In what state is Audre Lorde invited to become a poet-in-residence as well as a teacher for students?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does society seem to say about the oppressed person and what they have to do in society, according to Audre Lorde?

2. What did Audre Lorde's mother used to do when she could not find a word for the meaning that she wanted to convey?

3. What does Audre Lorde accuse white women of ignoring when it comes to the feminist movement?

4. What does Audre Lorde believe needs to happen in order for prejudice and oppression to be transcended?

5. What is the mistake of the 1960s that Audre Lorde feels society and future movements need to learn from?

6. What is the unique set of challenges Audre Lorde feels she faces as a black feminist raising a son?

7. What happens, according to Audre Lorde, when it comes to the differences between people?

8. What does Audre Lorde believe to be a potentially useful force when it comes to racism and fighting against it?

9. What does Audre Lorde feel makes guilt useless in society and in the fight for rights, according to this essay?

10. What is the piece of advice that Audre Lorde almost gives to her son after a series of bullying?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Lorde discusses the idea that she feels trivialized by the white community, though she wants to work with it.

Part 1: Do you think the Lorde is actually being trivialized by the white community? Is it in her head?

Part 2: Why do you think it's important for different communities to band together?

Part 3: How do you think that the white community pushes other communities down?

Essay Topic 2

Lorde defines poetry as something which is vital and necessary to the human condition.

Part 1: Do you agree that poetry is vital and essential to the human condition?

Part 2: Why do you think Lorde feels women will benefit most from poetry?

Part 3: What are your initial reactions to reading and to writing poetry?

Essay Topic 3

Lorde believes that relationships between women are often seen as being dangerous to patriarchal society.

Part 1: How might relationships between women be dangerous to society as a whole?

Part 2: Do you think that relationships between any group could be dangerous to society as a whole?

Part 3: Why do you think that patriarchal society would be hurt by women who had banded together?

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