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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II: Civil Liberties: Free to Be You and Me (The History of the Women's Rights Movement, The Rights of Women, and Reproductive Rights).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Ginsburg say about special treatment towards women?
(a) Women need more special treatment.
(b) It has kept them away from equal opportunity for so long.
(c) Special treatment is bringing women closer to equality with men.
(d) It should assumed that women deserve special treatment.

2. According to Ginsburg’s husband, who was a law school teacher, whose hand would shout up first to answer a question?
(a) An older student’s.
(b) A female’s.
(c) A male’s.
(d) A smart student’s.

3. What does Ginsburg think of the expression, "women's rights"?
(a) It is a bit problematic.
(b) It is outdated.
(c) It is completely inaccurate.
(d) It describes the issue perfectly.

4. According to Ginsburg, when did our Constitution get perfected in regard to equality?
(a) After World War I.
(b) After the War of 1812.
(c) After the Civil War.
(d) After the Vietnam War.

5. Why did Ginsburg pick the ACLU?
(a) They allowed Ginsburg to do as she pleased.
(b) They cared about the rights of all people.
(c) They cared about black rights.
(d) They cared about women's rights.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the reason that Ginsburg gives for why the press seldom talks about the high level of agreement among all of the justices?

2. What does Ginsburg say is the benefit of having judges with diverse backgrounds and experiences?

3. What allowed symphony orchestras to audition without knowing the person's gender?

4. Who sought to educate the U.S. Supreme Court, step by step, about the pernicious effects of race discrimination?

5. Any human rights guarantee that is phrased in grand, general terms is vulnerable to what campaign?

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