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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the awareness about sexual oppression that the author advocates?
(a) Sexual oppression is here to stay.
(b) Sexual oppression is derived from poor self-esteem.
(c) Men are not effected by sexual oppression but they should support ending it.
(d) Sexual oppression damages everyone and ending it will benefit everyone.

2. The phrase "suffering cannot be measured and compared quantitatively" comes from which of the following authors?
(a) Leah Fritz.
(b) Betty Friedan.
(c) Rita Mae Brown.
(d) Benjamin Barber.

3. The author expresses how feminism reacts to "a political system of imperialist, white supremacist, capitalist patriarchy;" how does she view the state of our society today?
(a) No advances have been made despite the best efforts of the movement.
(b) In spite of the social advances of the last few decades, this system is still entrenched; therefore, feminist work is still relevant.
(c) Feminism has completely transformed the system at all levels.
(d) Our contemporary society has made race irrelevant.

4. For the author, what is a better way to arrive at a definition of sisterhood?
(a) By finding out which men are truly oppressive.
(b) Through sustained debate.
(c) Through solidarity in the face of all forms of oppression.
(d) The movement does not need a definition of sisterhood.

5. How are black and white men the same in the author's view?
(a) They both do not want women to be strong and assertive.
(b) They are not the same in the author's view.
(c) They both stand to lose power as a result of feminism.
(d) They are both capable of sexual oppression and violence against women, whether sexual or non-sexual.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did she notice about white female students at the time?

2. What is the main relationship discussed in Chapter 5?

3. How does the author view the concept of personal freedom?

4. According to the author, who originally defined "sisterhood" in the feminist movement?

5. In the Preface (2000), what examples does the author give of the problematic status of women in contemporary society?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was the experience of many non-white and lower class women working outside the home?

2. Describe the particular perspective that the author offers throughout her work. What position does she claim to write from and why?

3. Who harbors sexist attitudes and what can be done about it?

4. Compare the Preface to the second edition with Ch. 12: What similarities do you see regarding the author's vision for the future of the feminist movement? List two to three examples.

5. Is there a note of caution in the author's tone regarding the extent to which the system of power has actually changed? Where?

6. Is the author clear about her position on women who define feminism as seeking equality with men?

7. What reasons does the author give for people finding themselves at the center of society?

8. What is unique about black women's perspectives?

9. What is the author's approach to discussing feminism in Chapter Two, "Feminism - A Movement to End Sexist Oppression;" i.e. how does she structure the chapter?

10. What can alternative models of power accomplish, according to the author?

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