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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 15, what did Hooks say raised her own consciousness?
(a) Her growing awareness of her own behavior.
(b) Her growing awareness of her husband's behavior.
(c) Her growing awareness of her fellow colleagues' behavior.
(d) Her growing awareness of her students' behavior.

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

3. What did Hooks say about the set of actions of behaviors that teachers can exhibit?
(a) They are plentiful.
(b) They are limited.
(c) They vary from time to time.
(d) They are standard across the board.

4. In terms of feminist scholarship, what did Hooks say she was thankful for?
(a) She was thankful that it has become safer for women to do the work necessary.
(b) She was thankful that many of her male colleagues have agreed to help her.
(c) She was thankful that there have been many books written to support the cause.
(d) She was thankful that she has received little opposition along the way.

5. The friend of whom Hooks speaks in Chapter 13, is of what race?
(a) Caucasian.
(b) Asian.
(c) African American.
(d) Hispanic.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Hooks say is the most important thing for students and teachers to help implement improved strategies?

2. How did Hooks say black and white women are treated?

3. When did Hooks say finding a way to release the sense of dominance and oppression is crucial?

4. How did Hooks compare the characteristics of middle and upper class women to men of the same class?

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

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