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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6 Give and Take.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the women Mary interviewed is the oldest woman in the book?
(a) Joan.
(b) Johnnetta.
(c) Ellen.
(d) Alice.

2. Which of the following is NOT a way Mary lists as a reason for asymmetry in a relationship?
(a) Strength.
(b) Wealth.
(c) Intellegence.
(d) Romance.

3. What was the name of Joan's first book?
(a) "The Universal Thread".
(b) "The Universal Bead".
(c) "The Universal Button".
(d) "The Universal Quilt".

4. According to Bateson, what do humans tend to believe about society?
(a) Humans tend to believe that travel is the best way to broaden cultural knowledge.
(b) Humans tend to believe that xenophobia endangers evolution.
(c) Humans tend to believe that animal societies exhibit characteristics that mirror our own.
(d) Humans tend to believe the norms of their own society are norms.

5. According to Bateson, what is the danger of being the daughter of a successful father?
(a) There is too much pressure on young girls to be equally successful.
(b) Successful men rarely encourage their daughters.
(c) Young girls believe success is only for men.
(d) There is no danger to being the daughter of a successful father.

Short Answer Questions

1. At which college does Johnnetta teach?

2. Which of the following does Bateson cherish above all else?

3. What is Mrs. Erickson's first name?

4. What does Johnnetta say asking someone to change curriculum is like?

5. Which woman did Mary have a particularly difficult time connecting with during her interviews?

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