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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 26-35.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The author states that in today's world, women are taught not to express anger because anger emanating from a woman is considered what?
(a) Intimidating.
(b) Masculine.
(c) Threatening.
(d) Scary.

2. When an acquaintance attacked the author's article, saying that it was too angry, the article had focused on the nature of being what two qualities while living in Lagos?
(a) Young and female.
(b) Strong and female.
(c) Poor and unemployed.
(d) Weak and oppressed.

3. From what location did the author pull out the money when tipping the man in Lagos?
(a) From her pocket.
(b) From her glove compartment.
(c) From her bag.
(d) From Louis's wallet.

4. What condition does the author say must be met before she goes out to restaurants or cafes in Lagos?
(a) It must be evening.
(b) It must be afternoon.
(c) It must be morning.
(d) It must be past midnight.

5. The author states that usually when a woman states that she has taken an action "for peace in [her] marriage" (31), it is because she has given up what?
(a) An inappropriate hobby.
(b) Financial security.
(c) Emotional well-being.
(d) A job, a career goal, or a dream.

Short Answer Questions

1. The author says that the group of young men in Lagos make a business out of finding parking spots, even when what condition is met?

2. The author states that to improve the gender problem, we must start by doing what?

3. What member of the author's family does she describe as brilliant?

4. How did the author perform on the test meant to assign class monitors?

5. What percent of the world's population is female?

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