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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 most of the positions of prestige in the world are occupied by whom?
(a) Politicians.
(b) The rich.
(c) Men.
(d) Women.

2. The author says that "if we see something over and over, it becomes" (12) what?
(a) Normal.
(b) Part of the landscape.
(c) Integral to our lives.
(d) Invisible.

3. How much money did the author give as a tip to the man in Lagos?
(a) The equivalent of five U.S. dollars.
(b) The equivalent of three U.S. dollars.
(c) The equivalent of two U.S. dollars.
(d) She does not give the reader that information.

4. The author relates the story of her friend who had felt slighted by her boss in a meeting and had wanted to challenge him, but had instead taken what action?
(a) She had called the author in order to vent.
(b) She had resigned.
(c) She had gone home and cried.
(d) She had filed an anonymous complaint.

5. The author suggests that society start to raise boys and girls who do not link what two elements together?
(a) Masculinity and money.
(b) Masculinity and size.
(c) Masculinity and strength.
(d) Femininity and weakness.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the author say about the class monitor incident?

2. What hormone does the author say that men have more of than women?

3. The author states that the socialization inflicted upon girls makes them grow up to be women who have by then turned what into an art form?

4. What action is NOT included in the author's list of things American women believe they cannot do if they want to be liked?

5. In addition to being angry about the state of gender in today's world, what other emotion does the author say she feels about this topic?

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