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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What clouds reason, according to Wollstonecraft?
(a) Faith.
(b) Prejudice.
(c) Love.
(d) Emotion.

2. Which of Rousseau's characters does Wollstonecraft criticize?
(a) Emilie.
(b) Sophia.
(c) Lillie.
(d) Nicole.

3. 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) A man should explain it to her.
(d) Religious freedom may lead her to want additional liberties.

4. Which women have less morality than primitive women?
(a) Rich.
(b) Poor.
(c) Civilized.
(d) Educated.

5. What effect do men and circumstances have on women, according to Wollstonecraft?
(a) Education.
(b) Strength.
(c) Weakness.
(d) Enslavement.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Wollstonecraft say offers a great advantage in forming women's characters?

2. What is a woman’s second duty?

3. To whom does Rousseau's argument about virtue apply?

4. What is the business of a woman's life?

5. What does Rousseau say is required of girls for them to be thought beautiful?

(see the answer key)

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