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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 describes Lagos as having more energy than what city?
(a) New York City.
(b) London.
(c) Mexico City.
(d) Paris.

2. The author says that "if we do something over and over, it becomes" (12) what?
(a) Normal.
(b) Linked to muscle memory.
(c) Second-nature.
(d) Invisible.

3. The author asks that the reader begin to dream about and plan for "a world of happier men and happier women" who are more what?
(a) Aware of their own actions.
(b) True to themselves.
(c) Willing to make changes in the world.
(d) Satisfied with their lives.

4. What is NOT listed as one of the duties performed by the men who park cars in Lagos?
(a) Looking after people's cars.
(b) Finding parking spots for drivers.
(c) Washing people's cars.
(d) Guiding drivers into parking spots.

5. The author brings up the case of a woman she knows who hates what, but pretends to like it because it will make her "good wife material" (33)?
(a) Wearing makeup.
(b) Domestic duties.
(c) Lacemaking.
(d) Dressing up.

Short Answer Questions

1. The author states that the commands that society tells girls, such as "Close your legs. Cover yourself" (31) are examples of teaching girls what?

2. 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?

3. 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?

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

5. What quality does the author say society praises in girls, but not in boys?

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