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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Hooks learn specifically about young, black men in terms of how they feel about social issues (i.e. sexism, racism)?
(a) Young, black men feel like they are already greatly hurt by racism so there was nothing left to bother them.
(b) Young, black men believe sexism and racism are equally oppressive.
(c) Young, black men feel like the issue of sexism experienced by their female counterparts is more of a problem within society than the racism they face.
(d) Young, black men feel like they are highly favored in society and therefore have no concern with social issues.

2. What did Hooks mention as a tool that cuts both ways with regard to progress?
(a) Honesty.
(b) Love.
(c) Dishonesty.
(d) Judgmental attitude.

3. Chapter 4 is an essay that mainly talked about how the works of Hooks' intellectual influence has been what?
(a) Helpful.
(b) Controversial.
(c) Unnecessary.
(d) Hurtful.

4. Which of the following did Hooks say is a feminist statement?
(a) Her husband sourced and encouraged his wife to pursue career efforts.
(b) Her husband will not allow her to pursue career efforts.
(c) She is not sure if she is intelligent enough to pursue career efforts.
(d) Her husband supported her inherent career efforts.

5. What did Hooks say is not necessarily found in all social classes?
(a) Wealth.
(b) Assumptions.
(c) Dreams.
(d) Love.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of writing was Chapter 2 initially going to be?

2. What did Hooks say about the psyche of women?

3. What did Hooks say she wants her readers to understand about the continuation of Chapter 5 with regard to analyzing theoretical works?

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

5. In Chapter 12, what did Hooks say about the experience of white women?

(see the answer key)

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