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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. Which of the following would least likely be a suitable option for some "sluts"?

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

3. What do the authors claim the morals of a woman are often gauged by?

4. Which of the following is NOT what Chapter 8 in "Within Ourselves" discusses regarding reassurance and support?

5. In "Judging Ourselves", what must be counteracted if internalized by an individual?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. How do the authors interpret the concept of the 'slut'?

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

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

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

8. Describe the relationship between the two authors.

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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'.

Essay Topic 2

Detail and compare different stages of viewing or experiencing (but not participating in) sex that are described in the book, with special consideration of freedom, consent, and buffers.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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