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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Wollstonecraft think of women being closed up in convents and boarding schools?
(a) Policies need to be reformed.
(b) She supports it.
(c) She objects.
(d) She sees the benefits, but it is risky.

2. Why does Rousseau think religion should be taken away from woman?
(a) All she needs to know is taught to her in childhood.
(b) All she needs to know about religion is that God's will states she is inferior.
(c) Religious freedom may lead her to want additional liberties.
(d) A man should explain it to her.

3. Who must work to cultivate chastity, modesty, and public spirit, according to Wollstonecraft?
(a) Women.
(b) Educators.
(c) Men.
(d) All mankind.

4. What usually happens to any amount of power a woman gets?
(a) It fades away.
(b) It is an illusion.
(c) It is taken away.
(d) It grows.

5. What do women not indulge in, according to Chapter 8?
(a) Niceties.
(b) Truths.
(c) Manners.
(d) Platitudes.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 6, what does Wollstonecraft say is the only thing that can bring independence and freedom?

2. Where does Wollstonecraft say there is little true heroism found anymore?

3. What author does Wollstonecraft speak the most highly of in Chapter 5?

4. How do women react to what they see and hear?

5. What are the only professions available to women?

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