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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Chapter 10, during the period of slavery, owning what made the distinction between the wealthy and the poor?
(a) Horses.
(b) Land.
(c) Children.
(d) Clothing.

2. What did the theorist mentioned in Chapter 7 say about himself?
(a) His ideas are superior to those of his female counterparts.
(b) He did what he could but what he could was absolutely limited by his own maleness.
(c) She did what she could but what she could was absolutely limited by her own femaleness.
(d) Her ideas are superior to those of his male counterparts.

3. What did Hooks say blurred the demarcation of what indicated a wealthy person versus a poor person?
(a) Electronics.
(b) Jewelry.
(c) Automobiles.
(d) Savings Bonds.

4. Hooks began Chapter 10 by setting up the tension between what two groups?
(a) Americans and foreigners.
(b) Men and women.
(c) Black women and white women.
(d) Rich and poor.

5. What did Hooks say about the work options for poorer people?
(a) They are jobs that the poor would enjoy.
(b) They are somewhat restricted.
(c) They are jobs that will never allow for promotion.
(d) They are plentiful.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what two contexts did Hooks talk about white men and black women?

2. What type of experiences did Hooks write about in Chapter 8?

3. According to Chapter 9, what is much of "Teaching to Transgress: Education as the Practice of Freedom" about?

4. Which of the following did Hooks say is a feminist statement?

5. What type of thinking did Hooks say is crucial to the educational process?

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