1950s Household Life Quiz

According to the document from Harper's Weekly, 1953, what time do most men leave for work in the morning?

• Between 5:00 and 6:00 A.M.

• Between 6:00 and 7:00 A.M.

• Between 7:00 and 8:00 A.M.

• Between 8:00 and 9:00 A.M.

What is the main reason given for the daily pattern of household life in the 1950s?

• The children's school schedule

• The husband's commuting schedule

• The availability of public transportation

• The wife's preference for early mornings

What activity do groups of women in the 1950s suburbs often do together for a change?

• Go to the park

• Go to the movies

• Go shopping

• Go to the gym

What time do most lights go out in the households described in the document?

• By 9:00 P.M.

• By 10:00 P.M.

• By 11:00 P.M.

• By 12:00 A.M.

What was the problem described in "The Feminine Mystique" by Betty Friedan?

• Women's lack of interest in suburban life

• A strange stirring and sense of dissatisfaction among middle twentieth century suburban women in the United States

• The desire of suburban women to enter the workforce

• The ambition of women to have more than five children

According to "The Feminine Mystique," what was the dream and highest ambition of suburban women after World War II?

• To become leaders in the Women's Rights movement

• To pursue higher education and professional careers

• To be perfect wives and mothers, have five children, and a beautiful house

• To make major decisions in the household

Who was Betty Friedan?

• A suburban housewife from the 1950s

• An author who wrote about the challenges of urban women

• One of the early leaders of the Women's Rights movement

• A politician who fought for women's suffrage in the 1950s

When was "The Feminine Mystique" published?

• In the 1950s

• In 1963

• During World War II

• In the 1970s

What does "The Feminine Mystique" discuss regarding suburban women in the 1950s?

• Their active participation in politics

• Their satisfaction with domestic life

• How stifled and unsatisfied they were

• Their success in balancing work and family

Which magazine conducted opinion polls in 1947 and 1949 to find out which women the readers most admired?

• The Ladies' Home Journal

• The Woman's Home Companion

• Women's Political Review

• Women's Public Service Magazine