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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What relationship did Hooks say the formerly oppressed should have with former oppressors?
(a) They should express overt hatred.
(b) They should have peace in their hearts but it's okay to sometimes exhibit behaviors that show there is tension.
(c) They should not have interaction with those who have formerly oppressed them.
(d) They should create and maintain peace.

2. What did Hooks say about women concerning many of the ideas she addressed in the book?
(a) Women have said they are not concerned with the issues, but Hooks' ideas are good.
(b) Hooks' ideas are the things that women have been thinking about for quite some time.
(c) Women are indifferent about Hooks' views.
(d) Women have written her to let Hooks know her ideas are invalid.

3. Who was the main target audience of this book?
(a) White women.
(b) Black men.
(c) White men.
(d) Black women.

4. What type of theorist is the Latina theorist mentioned in Chapter 5?
(a) Social.
(b) Conflict.
(c) Behavioralist.
(d) Feminist.

5. Hooks said a woman with a high-paying career could represent which of the following?
(a) This is not an accurate picture of what women are capable of doing.
(b) Financial failure.
(c) Success for the woman's husband.
(d) Success for the woman.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Hooks say her work is often received by its readers?

2. What did Hooks think is necessary to dismantle?

3. What did Hooks say about her interaction with white peers?

4. In Chapter 1, what did Hooks say with regard to all-black schools and the education process?

5. What did Hooks say about a wealthy woman who works by choice?

(see the answer key)

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