Question 1

Reading "Introduction to The Woman's Bible" Elizabeth Cady Stanton
-Stanton makes the case for women's ordination in the introduction to The Woman's Bible.

Accepted Answer

In the "Introduction to The Woman's Bible," Elizabeth Cady Stanton critiques the traditional interpretation of the Bible that subjugates women but does not specifically advocate for women's ordination. Her focus is more on challenging the patriarchal interpretations of the Bible rather than advocating for specific roles within the church such as ordination.

Question 2

Reading "Introduction to The Woman's Bible" Elizabeth Cady Stanton
-In the introduction to The Woman's Bible, Stanton argues that the Bible has been used to subjugate women.

Accepted Answer

Stanton specifically states in the introduction that "The Bible has been the Magna Charta of woman’s subjection."

Question 3

Reading "Introduction to The Woman's Bible" Elizabeth Cady Stanton
-Stanton questions whether or not the Bible is the "veritable 'Word of God'" in her introduction to The Woman's Bible.

Accepted Answer

Stanton expresses doubt about the Bible as the "veritable 'Word of God'" in her introduction to The Woman's Bible.

Question 4

Reading "Introduction to The Woman's Bible" Elizabeth Cady Stanton
-In the introduction to The Woman's Bible, Stanton argues that the Bible has been used to forbid women from doing which of the following?

Accepted Answer

The Bible has been used to forbid women from participating in the suffrage movement, participating in the abolition movement, holding equal positions in the church, and challenging the civil and political degradation of women.

Question 5

Reading "Introduction to The Woman's Bible" Elizabeth Cady Stanton
-In the introduction to The Women's Bible, Stanton does which of the following?

Accepted Answer

In the introduction, Stanton recounts how scripture has been used to justify the subordination of women and keep them from participating in public life, and argues that a reinterpretation of scripture is necessary to achieve gender equality. She does not demand equal rights based on legal theory or scripture alone, nor does she recount her own personal experiences as a young Christian girl.

Question 6

Reading "God Says Yes to Me" Kaylin Haught
-In her poem "God Says Yes to Me," Kaylin Haught imagines her God as a kind, elderly man.

Accepted Answer

In the poem "God Says Yes to Me" by Kaylin Haught, the speaker imagines having a conversation with God, who is portrayed as understanding and affirming, but the poem does not specifically describe God as a kind, elderly man. The focus is more on the positive and accepting nature of God's responses.

Question 7

Reading "God Says Yes to Me" Kaylin Haught
-In Kaylin Haught's poem "God Says Yes to Me," which of the following names does God call her?

Accepted Answer

Throughout the poem, God addresses the speaker as "Honey." There is no mention of God calling her a rebel or a sinner.

Question 8

Reading "God Says Yes to Me" Kaylin Haught
-Kaylin Haught's poem "God Says Yes to Me" begins with a repetition of the phrases "I asked God if…" and "she said…, " followed by God's responses. What does the repetition of those phrases communicate about the author's relationship with God?

Accepted Answer

The repetition of the phrases "I asked God if…" and "she said…," followed by God's responses, indicates that the author, Kaylin Haught, has a strong relationship with God and communicates with God frequently. The repetition shows that God is actively listening and responding to Haught. Therefore, the correct answer is F, both (c) and (d).

Question 9

Reading "God Says Yes to Me" Kaylin Haught
-In her poem "God Says Yes to Me," Kaylin Haught refers to God as "she." Calling God "she" is an example of which concept from chapter 12?

Accepted Answer

Referring to God as "she" is an example of the construction of alternative feminine images of deity, as it challenges the traditional masculine language and imagery associated with God in many religious traditions.

Question 10

Reading "God Says Yes to Me" Kaylin Haught
-In Kaylin Haught's poem "God Says Yes to Me," God tells Haught "yes" in many different ways, including, "Yes Yes Yes." God's many affirmative responses communicate which of the following ideas?

Accepted Answer

Throughout the poem, God says "yes" to Haught in various ways, including "yes, my child," "yes, you may," and "yes, please." These affirmative responses suggest that God is encouraging and does not place limitations on Haught, but instead validates her desires and goals. This is particularly emphasized in the repetition of "Yes Yes Yes," which serves to emphasize God's unwavering support for Haught. There is no indication in the poem that God's responses are contingent upon Haught following rules or being a faithful Christian, nor does God place restrictions on her activities based on her gender.

Question 11

Reading "Fundamentalism and the Control of Women" Karen McCarthy Brown
-In her essay "Fundamentalism and the Control of Women," Karen McCarthy Brown argues that religious fundamentalism is a direct response to the complexity and precarious nature of the modern world.

Accepted Answer

Karen McCarthy Brown argues that religious fundamentalism is a direct response to the complexity and precarious nature of the modern world.

Question 12

Reading "Fundamentalism and the Control of Women" Karen McCarthy Brown
-Believing scripture to be inerrant is to emphasize a literal interpretation of scripture (Karen McCarthy Brown/"Fundamentalism and the Control of Women").

Accepted Answer

Karen McCarthy Brown argues that fundamentalists who believe in the inerrancy of scripture tend to prioritize a literal interpretation of scripture, which often leads to the control and subordination of women.

Question 13

Reading "Fundamentalism and the Control of Women" Karen McCarthy Brown
-Whose sati attracted much attention (Karen McCarthy Brown/"Fundamentalism and the Control of Women")?

Accepted Answer

Roop Kanwar's sati attracted much attention and is discussed in Karen McCarthy Brown's article "Fundamentalism and the Control of Women."

Question 14

Reading "Fundamentalism and the Control of Women" Karen McCarthy Brown
-In "Fundamentalism and the Control of Women," Karen McCarthy Brown notes that one source of fundamentalism is the failed promises of:

Accepted Answer

The answer of Reading "Fundamentalism and the Control of Women"...

Question 15

Reading "Fundamentalism and the Control of Women" Karen McCarthy Brown
-In "Fundamentalism and the Control of Women," Karen McCarthy Brown argues that the fundamentalists assert control over women in order to

Accepted Answer

In her article, McCarthy Brown argues that fundamentalist movements use control of women as a means of establishing and maintaining a comprehensible social order. This control is often manifested through the containment of women's will and their flesh, including dress codes and restrictions on their behavior. These measures are justified by interpretations of religious texts, which are seen as a source of authority. However, the fundamentalist agenda also includes a punitive aspect that seeks to punish women for their supposed sinful natures. Therefore, the correct choice is F.

Question 16

Reading "I'm a Mormon Feminist" Jessica Finnigan and Nancy Ross
-In their essay "I'm a Mormon Feminist," Jessica Finnigan and Nancy Ross argue that the concept of a "Mormon feminist" is an oxymoron.

Accepted Answer

The essay argues that the concept of a "Mormon feminist" is an oxymoron because the two terms are incompatible.

Question 17

Reading "I'm a Mormon Feminist" Jessica Finnigan and Nancy Ross
-In "I'm a Mormon Feminist," Jessica Finnigan and Nancy Ross argue that the Internet has played a key role in the development of Mormon feminist activism.

Accepted Answer

Finnigan and Ross state that the Internet has enabled Mormon feminists to connect and organize, making it possible for the movement to gain momentum and visibility.

Question 18

Reading "I'm a Mormon Feminist" Jessica Finnigan and Nancy Ross
-Mormon feminists who remain active in the church are examples of which concept from chapter 12?

Accepted Answer

Mormon feminists who remain active in the church are negotiating the complex dynamic of religion as empowering and oppressive to women, as they seek to bring about change from within the institutional structures of the LDS church.

Question 19

Reading "I'm a Mormon Feminist" Jessica Finnigan and Nancy Ross
-In their essay "I'm a Mormon Feminist," Jessica Finnigan and Nancy Ross describe which kinds of feminist activism by Mormon women?

Accepted Answer

Finnigan and Ross discuss various forms of feminist activism by Mormon women, including advocating for clear church positions, attempting to remove the stigma of feminism within the church, using social media to share ideas and information, and advocating for the ordination of women, indicating that all the mentioned forms of activism are correct.

Question 20

Reading "Buddhist Nuns in Nepal" Kathryn Lafever
-The word "woman" in the Tibetan language literally translates to "born low" (Kathryn Lafever/"Buddhist Nuns in Nepal").

Accepted Answer

According to Kathryn Lafever's "Buddhist Nuns in Nepal," the word "woman" in the Tibetan language (Jangsem) means "one who was born low."

Quiz 12: Religion and Spirituality

Reading "Introduction to The Woman's Bible" Elizabeth Cady Stanton -Stanton makes the case for women's ordination in the introduction to The Woman's Bible.

Reading "Introduction to The Woman's Bible" Elizabeth Cady Stanton -In the introduction to The Woman's Bible, Stanton argues that the Bible has been used to subjugate women.

Reading "Introduction to The Woman's Bible" Elizabeth Cady Stanton -Stanton questions whether or not the Bible is the "veritable 'Word of God'" in her introduction to The Woman's Bible.

Reading "Introduction to The Woman's Bible" Elizabeth Cady Stanton -In the introduction to The Woman's Bible, Stanton argues that the Bible has been used to forbid women from doing which of the following?

Reading "Introduction to The Woman's Bible" Elizabeth Cady Stanton -In the introduction to The Women's Bible, Stanton does which of the following?

Reading "God Says Yes to Me" Kaylin Haught -In her poem "God Says Yes to Me," Kaylin Haught imagines her God as a kind, elderly man.

Reading "God Says Yes to Me" Kaylin Haught -In Kaylin Haught's poem "God Says Yes to Me," which of the following names does God call her?

Reading "God Says Yes to Me" Kaylin Haught -Kaylin Haught's poem "God Says Yes to Me" begins with a repetition of the phrases "I asked God if…" and "she said…, " followed by God's responses. What does the repetition of those phrases communicate about the author's relationship with God?

Reading "God Says Yes to Me" Kaylin Haught -In her poem "God Says Yes to Me," Kaylin Haught refers to God as "she." Calling God "she" is an example of which concept from chapter 12?

Reading "God Says Yes to Me" Kaylin Haught -In Kaylin Haught's poem "God Says Yes to Me," God tells Haught "yes" in many different ways, including, "Yes Yes Yes." God's many affirmative responses communicate which of the following ideas?

Reading "Fundamentalism and the Control of Women" Karen McCarthy Brown -In her essay "Fundamentalism and the Control of Women," Karen McCarthy Brown argues that religious fundamentalism is a direct response to the complexity and precarious nature of the modern world.

Reading "Fundamentalism and the Control of Women" Karen McCarthy Brown -Believing scripture to be inerrant is to emphasize a literal interpretation of scripture (Karen McCarthy Brown/"Fundamentalism and the Control of Women").

Reading "Fundamentalism and the Control of Women" Karen McCarthy Brown -Whose sati attracted much attention (Karen McCarthy Brown/"Fundamentalism and the Control of Women") ?

Reading "Fundamentalism and the Control of Women" Karen McCarthy Brown -In "Fundamentalism and the Control of Women," Karen McCarthy Brown notes that one source of fundamentalism is the failed promises of:

Reading "Fundamentalism and the Control of Women" Karen McCarthy Brown -In "Fundamentalism and the Control of Women," Karen McCarthy Brown argues that the fundamentalists assert control over women in order to

Reading "I'm a Mormon Feminist" Jessica Finnigan and Nancy Ross -In their essay "I'm a Mormon Feminist," Jessica Finnigan and Nancy Ross argue that the concept of a "Mormon feminist" is an oxymoron.

Reading "I'm a Mormon Feminist" Jessica Finnigan and Nancy Ross -In "I'm a Mormon Feminist," Jessica Finnigan and Nancy Ross argue that the Internet has played a key role in the development of Mormon feminist activism.

Reading "I'm a Mormon Feminist" Jessica Finnigan and Nancy Ross -Mormon feminists who remain active in the church are examples of which concept from chapter 12?

Reading "I'm a Mormon Feminist" Jessica Finnigan and Nancy Ross -In their essay "I'm a Mormon Feminist," Jessica Finnigan and Nancy Ross describe which kinds of feminist activism by Mormon women?

Reading "Buddhist Nuns in Nepal" Kathryn Lafever -The word "woman" in the Tibetan language literally translates to "born low" (Kathryn Lafever/"Buddhist Nuns in Nepal").