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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What action is NOT included in the author's list of things American women believe they cannot do if they want to be liked?
(a) Showing anger.
(b) Calling herself a feminist.
(c) Disagreeing too loudly.
(d) Being aggressive.

2. The author states that women are instructed to always keep in mind that what aspect of life is the most important?
(a) Children.
(b) Travel.
(c) Marriage.
(d) Career.

3. After the man in Lagos's comment at receiving a tip, the author says she saw what "dawn on Louis's face"? (14)
(a) Understanding.
(b) Comprehension.
(c) Realization.
(d) Enlightenment.

4. The author states that the inhumane response of some Nigerians to the case of a recent gang rape was due to the fact that they have been raised to think of women as inherently what?
(a) Naive.
(b) Stupid.
(c) Guilty.
(d) Sexual.

5. What quality does the author say society praises in girls, but not in boys?
(a) Joy.
(b) Submissiveness.
(c) Compassion.
(d) Virginity.

Short Answer 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?

2. The author insists that in modern society, "we stifle the" (26) what of boys?

3. What two qualities does the author suggest that society focus on when raising children instead of focusing on gender?

4. From what location did the author pull out the money when tipping the man in Lagos?

5. The author states that the majority of famous cooks in the world are what?

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