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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 Nigeria, a Nigerian female walking into a hotel alone is automatically assumed to be a what?
(a) A feminist.
(b) A businesswoman.
(c) A divorcee.
(d) A sex worker.

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?
(a) Hope.
(b) Sadness.
(c) Injustice.
(d) Jealousy.

3. The author insists that in modern society, "we stifle the" (26) what of boys?
(a) Playfulness.
(b) Vulnerability.
(c) Humanity.
(d) Emotions.

4. 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) Scary.
(b) Threatening.
(c) Intimidating.
(d) Masculine.

5. The author says that just like in many big cities, doing what in Lagos in the evenings can be difficult?
(a) Finding parking.
(b) Finding a taxi.
(c) Remaining safe.
(d) Making reservations.

Short Answer Questions

1. The author states that most of the positions of prestige in the world are occupied by whom?

2. In what city does the author say she cannot visit reputable bars and clubs alone?

3. The author states that she knows that the lack of acknowledgement of women in Nigerian restaurants is not meant to intend what?

4. The author tells the story of a Nigeran woman she knows who decided to do what for fear of intimidating a possible future husband?

5. According to the author, not wearing a wedding ring in a modern workplace results in a woman being seen as easily what?

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