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A Vindication of the Rights of Woman

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 1hrs 20mins

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Class
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1.

Do you think you would have found Wollstonecraft's arguments convincing if you had lived during the late eighteenth century? Explain.

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2.

In the introduction, what does Wollstonecraft say has resulted from women's neglected education? What does she urge women to do and why?

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3.

What comparisons does Wollstonecraft make between women and children? What do these comparisons reveal about women's status?

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4.

What marital problems result when women are taught only to please men?

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5.

Why does Wollstonecraft think it is important for women to fully cultivate all their faculties?

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6.

Summarize the ideas Wollstonecraft presents in the last paragraph. What do you think she means by "Liberty is the mother of virtue"?

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7.

In describing the relationship between men and women, Wollstonecraft says, "Fondness is s poor substitute for friendship?" Do you agree? Explain.

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8.

Please identify the correct definition for the following word:


indignation

a)

able to reason; sensible

b)

compatible; agreeable

c)

anger aroused by something unjust or mean

d)

capacity of the mind; ability; aptitude

e)

to lower oneself

9.

Please identify the correct definition for the following word:


rational

a)

able to reason; sensible

b)

compatible; agreeable

c)

anger aroused by something unjust or mean

d)

capacity of the mind; ability; aptitude

e)

to lower oneself

10.

Please identify the correct definition for the following word:


congenial

a)

able to reason; sensible

b)

compatible; agreeable

c)

anger aroused by something unjust or mean

d)

capacity of the mind; ability; aptitude

e)

to lower oneself

11.

Please identify the correct definition for the following word:


faculty

a)

able to reason; sensible

b)

compatible; agreeable

c)

anger aroused by something unjust or mean

d)

capacity of the mind; ability; aptitude

e)

to lower oneself

12.

Please identify the correct definition for the following word:


condescend

a)

able to reason; sensible

b)

compatible; agreeable

c)

anger aroused by something unjust or mean

d)

capacity of the mind; ability; aptitude

e)

to lower oneself