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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Speaking in Tongues: The Third World Woman Writer.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On what night is Nellie Wong writing a letter to herself?
(a) Her birthday.
(b) Christmas Eve.
(c) Mother's Day.
(d) New Year's night.

2. "For it is only under a patriarchal structure that _____________ is the only social power open to women," according to Audra Lorde.
(a) Maternity.
(b) Feminism.
(c) Gossip.
(d) Education.

3. When was the first piece of Hattie Gossett's book "my soul looks back in wonder/wild wimmin don't get no blues" written?
(a) 1966.
(b) 1976.
(c) 1999.
(d) 1980.

4. Where was the author of "La Guera"'s mother born?
(a) Stockton.
(b) San Jose.
(c) Santa Paula.
(d) Oakland.

5. "The lesbian of color is not only invisible, she does not even __________." ("Speaking in Tongues: A Letter to 3rd World Women Writers")
(a) Breathe.
(b) Live.
(c) Prove her worthiness.
(d) Exist.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Nellie Wong, if one sings about woe too often the person is accused of ___________.

2. What does Chrystos pass around the circle in her poem "Ceremony for Completing a Poetry Reading"?

3. According to Judit Moschkovich, what happens when a person denies who they are, where they come from, and how they feel?

4. Who was Malintzin's lover?

5. Who confided in Cherrie Moraga that he felt she didn't trust him because he was a male?

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