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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. According to its title, the third chapter of "Within Ourselves" discusses what kind of "Paradigms"?

2. What do the authors suggest as a way of overcoming jealousy?

3. Which of the following does the book state is NOT traditionally associated with the term 'sex'?

4. In "A Slut's Eye-View", the authors look at the ways promiscuous people are what?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How do the concepts of denial and fulfillment affect a person who is "sex positive"?

2. How do the authors counter the idea of 'serial monogamy' as the only 'real' type of relationship?

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

4. How do the authors define and then defend the term "promiscuous"?

5. How do the authors address conflict and resolution in regard to relationships?

6. Name a mitigating activity listed by the authors and describe why it fits in that category.

7. What is one of the most important attributes for healthy sluts, and why?

8. What oppression do the authors recognize in the section on 'Judging Ourselves' and what resolution do they suggest?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What are the serious health issues and high-risk behaviors that the authors focus on in the book? Examine how these health concerns can pose special threats to women, as well as explain the different methods and effectiveness of treatment and prevention.

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

Compare and contrast the ways that promiscuous people are oppressed by members of society, by the government, and by themselves. Cite details from the book.

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