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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. During their escape, what signal does Terry use to let his friends know he has found a secure footing?
(a) He hoots like an owl.
(b) He tosses a stone up to his friends.
(c) He lights a match.
(d) He tugs on the rope three times.

2. According to the women in Chapter 5, why is work performed?
(a) To benefit children.
(b) For financial gain.
(c) As a form of competition.
(d) To please God.

3. What did the author complete before her death?
(a) Her autobiography.
(b) A university lecture tour.
(c) Her first novel.
(d) A study of women in the workplace.

4. Where did the author go after fleeing from her "rest cure"?
(a) California.
(b) New York.
(c) Oregon.
(d) Nevada.

5. How do women prevent pregnancy in Herland?
(a) By taking herbal medicines.
(b) Through will power.
(c) By having surgery.
(d) By staying away from men.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Terry think of the local games?

2. What name does Terry apply to the elder women?

3. Which word is NOT included in the list of terms the Herland woman have no cultural understanding of?

4. When are the men allowed to leave their confinement?

5. How many women in America does Jeff say are working poor?

(see the answer key)

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