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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what section does one of the authors reveal the discovery that "jealousy needn't kill"?

2. What term does the first section of the chapter on "Paradigms" discuss?

3. What do the authors advocate that each individual owns?

4. The book advocates sexual behavior as an activity that is meant to be what?

5. According to the authors, being called what, within a committed relationship, has "some special challenges"?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do the authors redefine specific terms beyond their general usage?

2. Describe the relationship between the two authors.

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

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

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

6. What are some of the factors the authors mention which can contribute to how easily a person might get jealous?

7. How does one of the authors illustrate the idea that jealousy can tell people what they need or want for themselves?

8. How does the book's example of the Omni address the need of individuals to conquer perceived isolation?

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

10. According to the authors, how might two people 'accidentally' become a couple?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

First, discuss how answering the question "Who do I have to lie to?" tells a lot about a person and what their life is really like. Then, address how lies and deceit, according to the book, factor into the lives of the general population.

Essay Topic 2

While the book focuses primarily on encouraging greater sexual freedom, it also addresses alternative ideas such as monogamy (and by further extension, celibacy). Utilizing information from the book, explain how these (or other) alternatives are equally valid options.

Essay Topic 3

Explain the authors' concept of limit-setting. Then, address how limit-setting factors into the quest of finding partners and relates to the idea of 'fluid bonding'.

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