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WorksheetsA Vindication of the Rights of Woman
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 1hrs 20mins
Do you think you would have found Wollstonecraft's arguments convincing if you had lived during the late eighteenth century? Explain.
In the introduction, what does Wollstonecraft say has resulted from women's neglected education? What does she urge women to do and why?
What comparisons does Wollstonecraft make between women and children? What do these comparisons reveal about women's status?
What marital problems result when women are taught only to please men?
Why does Wollstonecraft think it is important for women to fully cultivate all their faculties?
Summarize the ideas Wollstonecraft presents in the last paragraph. What do you think she means by "Liberty is the mother of virtue"?
In describing the relationship between men and women, Wollstonecraft says, "Fondness is s poor substitute for friendship?" Do you agree? Explain.
Please identify the correct definition for the following word:
indignation
able to reason; sensible
compatible; agreeable
anger aroused by something unjust or mean
capacity of the mind; ability; aptitude
to lower oneself
Please identify the correct definition for the following word:
rational
able to reason; sensible
compatible; agreeable
anger aroused by something unjust or mean
capacity of the mind; ability; aptitude
to lower oneself
Please identify the correct definition for the following word:
congenial
able to reason; sensible
compatible; agreeable
anger aroused by something unjust or mean
capacity of the mind; ability; aptitude
to lower oneself
Please identify the correct definition for the following word:
faculty
able to reason; sensible
compatible; agreeable
anger aroused by something unjust or mean
capacity of the mind; ability; aptitude
to lower oneself
Please identify the correct definition for the following word:
condescend
able to reason; sensible
compatible; agreeable
anger aroused by something unjust or mean
capacity of the mind; ability; aptitude
to lower oneself
