Rape Defense Quiz
The following quiz tests your knowledge on rape in the United States, and how women who may or may not be enrolled in a university can protect themselves. Information gathered from the Power for Women Web site at http://www. Powerforwomen. Org/.
- 1.
A woman is raped every ____________ in the United States.
- A.
7 seconds
- B.
7 minutes
- C.
7 hours
- D.
7 days
Correct Answer
B. 7 minutes -
- 2.
_________________ women will be attacked in her lifetime.
- A.
2 out of 5
- B.
1 out of 8
- C.
1 out of 3
- D.
1 out of 4
Correct Answer
D. 1 out of 4 -
- 3.
According to some studies, nearly ______ percent of girls aged 11 to 19 will be attacked at some point in their teens.
- A.
5
- B.
10
- C.
30
- D.
50
Correct Answer
C. 30 -
- 4.
90 percent of rapists are unarmed.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. True -
- 5.
20 percent of all rapes are premeditated.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
Psychologists' testing found that 85 percent of rapes are premeditated.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Most victims know their attackers.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
65 percent of all rape victims know their attackers as acquaintances, neighbors, co-workers, relatives or friends.Rate this question:
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- 7.
One-third of all rapes occur _________________.
- A.
In the victim's home
- B.
At public transportation station
- C.
At school
- D.
In a mall
Correct Answer
A. In the victim's home -
- 8.
Chicago police estimate that over the last five years, ___________ rapes have been reported to them each year.
- A.
20
- B.
40
- C.
400
- D.
2,000
Correct Answer
D. 2,000Explanation
The Department of Justice also says that only half of all rapes are actually reported to the authorities.Rate this question:
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- 9.
A woman should use which technique to avoid rape?
- A.
Running
- B.
Yelling
- C.
Negotiating
- D.
Physical resistance
- E.
All of the above
Correct Answer
E. All of the aboveExplanation
A rapist will first "test" the victim in about 65 percent of all attacks or attempted attacks. By using any and all of the above avoidance, a woman can effectively get to safety.Rate this question:
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- 10.
When a woman is on the train, she should:
- A.
Listen to her iPod and never make eye contact with men.
- B.
Engage in conversation with most people and be pleasant.
- C.
Act angry so that she intimidates would-be aggressors.
- D.
Be aware of her surroundings and take note of suspicious behavior.
Correct Answer
D. Be aware of her surroundings and take note of suspicious behavior.Explanation
Women should act confident and know their surroundings. A woman who knows her surroundings will also know where to run should an attack take place.Rate this question:
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