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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8, "The Girls of Herland".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 7, what do the men learn the women in Herland do not have?
(a) Birth certificates.
(b) Navels.
(c) Siblings.
(d) Surnames.

2. What fraction of the total American female population is made up of poor women?
(a) One-third.
(b) One-half.
(c) One-quarter.
(d) Two-fifths.

3. How many women are in the room adjoining where the men woke up?
(a) Twenty.
(b) Eighteen.
(c) Fifteen.
(d) Three.

4. Which type of person is Herland said to lack entirely?
(a) Unhealthy.
(b) Criminals.
(c) Homeless.
(d) Angry.

5. What is the title of one of the author's works?
(a) The Yellow Wallpaper.
(b) Anthem.
(c) Excellent Women.
(d) The Edible Woman.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Jeff's profession?

2. Where do the men awake in Chapter 3?

3. After descending the cliff, what does the men follow?

4. What are Over Mothers?

5. What does Jeff imagine an all-female society would be like?

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