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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through "Pure Heroines" and "Ecstasy".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In which American city did Tolentino grow up?
(a) Phoenix.
(b) Houston.
(c) San Antonio.
(d) Santa Fe.

2. At the start of the essay entitled "Ecstasy," Tolentino recalls that the church of her childhood had trees of what variety on its property?
(a) Elm.
(b) Maple.
(c) Oak.
(d) Chestnut.

3. Tolentino asserts that what element of society "always determines the shape of politics and culture" (10)?
(a) The arts community.
(b) Government.
(c) Mass media.
(d) Mass media.

4. What was the last name of the woman who wrote The Second Sex, the book discussed by Tolentino in the essay "Pure Heroines"?
(a) Kinsey.
(b) Lancet.
(c) Pickford.
(d) De Beauvoir.

5. What was NOT an element about which Tolentino was excited when her family got a new computer during spring break?
(a) Having a profile.
(b) Sending an email.
(c) Chatting.
(d) IMS.

Short Answer Questions

1. Tolentino recalls her friend insisting that Tolentino had to play which Power Ranger in their game?

2. The pizza parlor associated with Pizzagate was called DC's Comet what?

3. What level of school was Tolentino attending when she began to feel "twinges of guilt" (134) after each church service?

4. What drug does Tolentino claim can be useful to one's emotional health if used sparingly?

5. Tolentino discusses at length the character of Esther Greenwood, the protagonist of which novel?

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