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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 16-24.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What verb does the author use to describe the effect that the little things can sometimes have on people?
(a) Sting.
(b) Stab.
(c) Singe.
(d) Burn.

2. What does the author say happens every time she tries to read a classic feminist text?
(a) She gets inspired and cannot wait to read another one.
(b) She gets bored and struggles to finish.
(c) She thinks of her female ancestors.
(d) She prays that her daughters will thrive.

3. What is NOT on the author's list of stereptypical beliefs regarding feminists?
(a) Feminists dress in unattractive clothes.
(b) Feminists do not wear deodorant.
(c) Feminists do not have a sense of humor.
(d) Feminists hate men.

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

5. Wangari Maathai famously said that "the higher you go, the fewer" what "there are" (16)?
(a) Clouds.
(b) Ignorant people.
(c) Women.
(d) Restrictions.

Short Answer Questions

1. The first time the author was called a feminist, she says that she could tell that the word was not a what?

2. The author says that the first time she was called a feminist, the speaker's tone had been the same tone a person would use to accuse someone of being a what?

3. The man who advised the author not to call herself a feminist confided in her that people were saying her novel was what?

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

5. The author writes that "Anger has a long history of bringing about" (20) what?

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