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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Politics, Gender & Race Essays 1 & 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the essay "Garish, Glorious Spectacles," who is noted as the main character in the novel Play It as It Lays?
(a) Jenny.
(b) Maria.
(c) Sarah.
(d) Ruth.

2. According to the essay "How to Be Friends width Another Woman," who should a woman never date or become romantically involved?
(a) Her friend's brother-in-law.
(b) Her friend's brother.
(c) Her friend's significant other.
(d) Her friend's father.

3. In the essay "Blurred Lines," what does Gay sarcastically suggest that everyone needs to do when reacting to rape lyrics in songs?
(a) Lighten up.
(b) Laugh.
(c) Take action.
(d) Be serious.

4. In the essay "Some Jokes Are Funnier Than Others," who stands up in defense of women who have been raped?
(a) The comedian's sister.
(b) The comedian's agent.
(c) A woman in the audience.
(d) A man in the audience.

5. In the essay "When Twitter Does What Journalism Cannot," on what does Gay say social media help people focus?
(a) The people involved.
(b) The statistics.
(c) The present moment.
(d) The facts.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the actress whom was abused by her famous husband, as mentioned in the essay "Dear Young Ladies Who Love Chris Brown"?

2. In the essay "Some Jokes Are Funnier Than Others," what major event were the children watching in their science classroom?

3. In the essay "Garish, Glorious Spectacles," who is the green girl rising?

4. What sport do both Elizabeth and Jessica Wakefield participate in, as mentioned in the essay "I Once Was Miss America"?

5. In the essay "Garish, Glorious Spectacles," what is the best word to describe the novel Green Girl?

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