One way we can help protect ourselves and our children from sexual assault is to understand that there are a lot of myths floating around out there, and those myths can be damaging. Knowledge is power! Do you believe in a myth about rape? Most of us do, and most of us don't even know it. Take our test and see how you score!

1. Statistically, more rapes occur at night than in the day time.

   1.   ?    TRUE
   2.   ?    FALSE

2. Most rapist or child molesters do not know their victims.

   1.   ?    TRUE
   2.   ?    FALSE

3. If a woman does not fight back it is not rape.

   1.   ?    TRUE
   2.   ?    FALSE

4. Alcohol and/or drug use is present in most cases of rape.

   1.   ?    TRUE
   2.   ?    FALSE

5. Women don't rape men.

   1.   ?    TRUE
   2.   ?    FALSE

6. The more attractive a woman is, the higher her chances of being sexually assaulted.

   1.   ?    TRUE
   2.   ?    FALSE

7. There are many false reports of rape by women who are seeking attention or revenge.

   1.   ?    TRUE
   2.   ?    FALSE

8. Less than half of all rapes are ever reported to the police.

   1.   ?    TRUE
   2.   ?    FALSE

9. An assailant frequently uses a weapon to commit rape.

   1.   ?    TRUE
   2.   ?    FALSE

10. Rape is an aggressive act with a strong need to control.

    1.   ?    TRUE
    2.   ?    FALSE

11. The best way to escape a potential assault is to talk your way out of it.

    1.   ?    TRUE
    2.   ?    FALSE

12. Hospitals are obligated by law to report all cases of rape to the police.

    1.   ?    TRUE
    2.   ?    FALSE

13. It is not legally rape if a man forces sex on a woman he has had sex with before.

    1.   ?    TRUE
    2.   ?    FALSE

14. In the State of California, it is against the law for a young man under the age of 18 to have sex with a young woman under the age of 18, even with her permission.

    1.   ?    TRUE
    2.   ?    FALSE

15. A can of pepper spray provides excellent protection against rape.

    1.   ?    TRUE
    2.   ?    FALSE