Empowering You and Your Campus: Final Exam

Question 1 of 15

If sexual assault is defined as “unwanted sexual contact that usually, but does not always, involve the overt use of force or threats of force”, what is sexual violence?

Question 2 of 15

Why do feminist service providers and advocates typically use the term “survivor” instead of “victim” to describe women who have experienced abuse or violence? Select all the answers that apply.

Question 3 of 15

Beth and Anthony have been dating for four months. They were raised in the same religion, but Anthony has abandoned his faith. He not only argues religion with Beth to the point where she cries, but he complains every time she goes to weekend services or to religious community events during the week. The last time Beth left one of these events with some friends, Anthony surprised her by showing up and telling her that she had to leave with him immediately. As they walked away, he said that he had seen her lingering with Joey at three other meetings, and that had to stop. He would be watching to make sure that she behaved.

What types of abuse are shown here? Select all the answers that apply.

Question 4 of 15

True or false? Ontario police services have a mandatory charge policy. If police respond to an intimate partner violence call, and believe that reasonable grounds exist for a charge such as assault, they will lay charges, even if the victim objects.

Question 5 of 15

Melissa and Nick have been a couple for over two years. In their senior year, they move off-campus to their own apartment. The first few weeks went well, but as the first term goes on, Melissa’s friends have become concerned. Nick’s “playful teasing” has turned mean. He embarrasses her in front of her friends as he describes what a slob and lousy cook she is. But her friends can’t see for themselves any more, because Nick has told Melissa she can’t have her friends over until she becomes a better housekeeper and makes him proud. He also insists that her Friday and Saturday nights should be spent with him at home because that’s what couples do.

What tactics from the Power and Control Wheel is Nick using? Select all answers that apply.

Question 6 of 15

What are some possible physical and psychological reactions to abuse and violence? Select all answers that apply.

Question 7 of 15

Which statements about “rape culture” are correct? Select all that apply.

Question 8 of 15

What statements about victim-blaming are correct? Select all that apply.

Question 9 of 15

Which one of these statements about consent is a myth?

Question 10 of 15

True or false? Consent can’t be given when someone is impaired by alcohol or drugs, or if they are unconscious.

Question 11 of 15

Which statements about Ontario Bill 132 are correct? Select all the answers that apply.

Question 12 of 15

Yasmin has been dealing with Ben’s temper and mood swings for 2 months. The pattern is always the same: Ben shows signs of impatience, then he gets angry with her, sometimes so angry that he punches a wall or throws one of her possessions. After each outburst, he comes back hours later to beg her to forgive him, and things are fine for a while until he shows those same danger signs again before another incident. Yasmin’s sister has seen or heard of many of these events, and has advised Yasmin to just break up with him. Yasmin always has an explanation for Ben: it was exam stress, he was cut from his team, or she wasn’t patient enough. Which statements listed here are correct? Select all that apply.

Question 13 of 15

True or false? The only valid reasons for a survivor to be reluctant to leave an abusive relationship are economic pressures, cultural and religious factors, or concerns about losing child custody.

Question 14 of 15

If a survivor approaches you to disclose abuse, you should be guided by these five steps. Some of the steps are listed here. What should appear as steps 2 and 5? Select the TWO correct answers.

Step 1: Listen (Let survivor share experience while you guide the conversation)
Step 2: _______
Step 3: Be non-judgmental (Avoid victim-blaming statements)
Step 4: Be supportive (Even if you do not know exactly the “right” things to say or do)
Step 5: ________

Question 15 of 15

True or false? If your community wants to help end violence against women, men have no roles to play as activists, volunteers or organizers.