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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. During the experiences mentioned in Chapter 8, silence of what issues ended for Hooks?
(a) Matters of race, class, and gender.
(b) Matters of discrimination, politics, and age.
(c) Matters of insecurities, age, and class.
(d) Matters of race, class, and religion.

2. What did Hooks say is now the reputation of feminist theory?
(a) It is degraded.
(b) It is respected.
(c) It is understood but not taken seriously.
(d) It is ignored by men.

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

4. What did Hooks think is necessary to dismantle?
(a) White supremacy and patriarchy.
(b) Religion and patriarchy.
(c) Politics and matriarchy.
(d) Integration and matriarchy.

5. How did Hooks say black and white women are treated?
(a) They are treated no differently than black and white men.
(b) They are treated as if they are an important part of society.
(c) They are treated as if they are second-class citizens.
(d) They are treated as if they are in mutual sexual competition with each other.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the end of Chapter 3, what school did Hooks mention?

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

3. Whom did Hooks say she unfortunately had feelings for at one time?

4. What did Hooks say about male colleagues' lack of interest or unwillingness to listen to his female counterparts?

5. According to Hooks, when is the profession of teaching best served?

(see the answer key)

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