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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Charismatic.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What female philosopher is named as a female dandy?
(a) Salome.
(b) Lopamudra.
(c) Martineau.
(d) Hypatia.

2. What does the author say epitomizes girlish charm?
(a) Ballerinas.
(b) Girls with attitudes.
(c) The little fairy tale princess with her shoes and gown.
(d) Beauty pageant contestants.

3. In The Coquette, how is the wife that the author describes cold?
(a) She says she would prefer the company of generals than her husband.
(b) She ignores her husband when he talks to her.
(c) She refuses the companionship that her husband repeatedly asks for.
(d) She complains about his friends, when he is clearly lonely.

4. What word does the author use to describe people who are impervious to attempts to charm them?
(a) Immunity.
(b) Cold.
(c) Disturbed.
(d) Stubborn.

5. The Dandy is the quintessential what?
(a) Jerk.
(b) Athlete.
(c) Eccentric.
(d) Ladies man.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Rasputin, the poor peasant, call the well-off?

2. What does the author say is one of women's natural fears regarding men?

3. In The Natural/The Coquette, the author describe a woman who is able to receive funding through _____ rather than _____.

4. The husband of one woman who had "given into" Rasputin was _____ more than _____.

5. Who is included as an example of someone who abandons personal dreams for the purpose of fulfilling society's needs and aspirations?

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