The Ethical Slut: A Guide to Infinite Sexual Possibilities Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

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

2. The chapter on "Paradigms" also covers myths about types of relationships that are available to who?

3. What topic does the chapter on "Ancestors and Antecedents" conclude with?

4. The authors acknowledge that sex is not inherently intended for the following reasons, EXCEPT for which one?

5. What do the authors claim is the motivation for their behavior?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. In terms of boundaries, how do the authors feel about sluts being accused of being indiscriminate?

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

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

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

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

7. What do the authors suggest is the 'best' way to mess a relationship up, and what are the effects?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

For the lesbian authors, their cultural view is limited to late 20th century America, where public sex is not the norm. Explain whether culture or society has changed since the authors wrote the book, based on the examples found within the publication.

Essay Topic 3

Define and discuss the concept of being "sex positive" within the context of the book, and address how this relates to a person's ethical center and reasons for sex.

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