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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 36-48.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The author states that in what kind of way, men rule the world?
(a) In a figurative way.
(b) In a literal way.
(c) In an invisible way.
(d) In an obvious way.

2. The author states that it is the sad truth that when it comes to what, society starts off with men as the standard and as the norm?
(a) Family.
(b) Appearance.
(c) Power.
(d) Language.

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

4. The author states that the male gaze is largely what as a "shaper of her life's choices" (39)?
(a) Incidental.
(b) Insidious.
(c) Harmless.
(d) Invisible.

5. What two items does the author say she had wanted to wear on her first day of teaching?
(a) A denim jacket and a miniskirt.
(b) A hat and a frilly vest.
(c) A flouncy blouse and an ascot.
(d) Shiny lip gloss and a girly skirt.

Short Answer Questions

1. What example from the animal kingdom does the author say that some people bring up in their arguments against feminism?

2. What genre of books does Mills and Boon produce?

3. From what source does the author say the man in Lagos had believed that all her money had originated?

4. The author describes her dear friend Louis as a "brilliant" and what kind of man?

5. 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?

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