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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do the authors advocate that each individual owns?
(a) His or her own safety.
(b) His or her partners' well-being.
(c) His or her own self.
(d) His or her partners' emotions.

2. In the book's discussion of "Denial versus Fulfillment", what concept is explored in terms of denial?
(a) Denial of identity.
(b) Denial of gratification.
(c) Denial of satisfaction.
(d) Denial of pleasures.

3. What is NOT something the book suggests that fantasies enable people to do?
(a) Act out what they don't like.
(b) Act out what they most are.
(c) Act out what they are not.
(d) Integrate mature feelings with their inner child.

4. In "Owning Your Choices", what do the authors point out that people need to take responsibility for?
(a) Their own finances.
(b) Their own emotions.
(c) Their own consequences.
(d) Their own education.

5. What is the first subheading of the chapter devoted to "Jealousy"?
(a) Unlearning Jealousy.
(b) Weathering the Storm.
(c) Who Gets Jealous?
(d) What is Jealousy?

Short Answer Questions

1. What emotions do the authors suggest can also be involved in jealousy?

2. The authors support that people have a choice whether to be civil rights activists for what cause?

3. Which of the following is NOT one of the four parts of the book?

4. What do the authors point out that does NOT automatically eliminate jealousy?

5. In what chapter do the authors introduce the idea of what a 'slut' is?

Short Essay Questions

1. According to Chapters 7 and 8 of "Within Ourselves", what communications are important for healthy intimate connections?

2. How do the authors recommend dealing with one's own feelings and emotions?

3. How do the authors advocate the use of the legal system to protect their families?

4. What do the authors have to say in regard to eliminating jealousy?

5. How do the authors strike a balance between their relationship with one another and their relationships with other people?

6. According to the book, what are ways that promiscuous people are oppressed?

7. What is the key to forming agreements with partners, and what are the benefits?

8. How did the authors differ in sexual identification throughout their lives?

9. How does the example of the 'little girl and Daddy' role-play illustrate the concept of boundaries?

10. What is the essential viewpoint of the book and the authors on sexuality and sexual behavior?

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