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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Race & Entertainment Essays 1-3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In her essay "The Trouble with Prince Charming," who is the female protagonist who gets swept off her feet by the handsome Christian Grey?
(a) Jennifer.
(b) Kim.
(c) Anastasia (or Ana).
(d) Kate.

2. In "Girls, Girls, Girls," what is the film mentioned by Gay as an example of film revolutionizing female characters?
(a) "Bridesmaids."
(b) "27 Dresses."
(c) "Runaway Bride."
(d) "Titanic."

3. In the essay "I Once Was Miss America," what is the name of the woman who actually wins Miss America?
(a) Jessica Wakefield.
(b) Lila Fowler.
(c) Vanessa Williams.
(d) Cindy Crawford.

4. In the essay "Some Jokes Are Funnier Than Others," what has the comedian done that appalls Gay?
(a) Sexually harassed his female co-workers.
(b) Raped many women.
(c) Told rape jokes.
(d) Told death jokes.

5. What book does Gay reference in her essay "Beyond the Measure of Men" as an example of short stories that tell the many ways men and women failure one another?
(a) Revolutionary Road.
(b) Last Night.
(c) Lolita.
(d) Little Women.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the essay "The Solace of Preparing Fried Foods," what female actress won an oscar for her performance in "The Help"?

2. According to the essay "Beyond the Struggle Narrative," who is the protagonist in"12 Years a Slave"?

3. In the essay "Garish, Glorious Spectacles," who are the green girls interrupted?

4. According to the essay "The Solace of Preparing Fried Foods," what is the name of the white woman who wrote The Help?

5. According to the essay "Garish, Glorious Spectacles," what do women on reality television shows rarely demonstrate?

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