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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 9-14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The author says that a dear friend of hers once told her that calling herself a feminist meant what?
(a) That she was too political for her own good.
(b) That she hated men.
(c) That she was too pretty for such a label.
(d) That she was probably gay.

2. What type of point of view is used within the author's list of stereotypical qualities attributed to feminists?
(a) A combination of second and first person.
(b) First person.
(c) Third person.
(d) Second person.

3. The author's original TED Talk about feminism was given at Hi, a yearly conference focused on what?
(a) Equality.
(b) Gender.
(c) Social issues.
(d) Africa.

4. In what country did the author attend primary school?
(a) Nigeria.
(b) Zimbabwe.
(c) South Africa.
(d) Zambia.

5. What gesture does the author remember the man making as he advised her not to call herself a feminist?
(a) He was looking down at his shoes.
(b) He was shaking his head sadly.
(c) He was gesticulating with his hands.
(d) He was standing with his hands on his hips.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

2. What is NOT listed as one of the duties performed by the men who park cars in Lagos?

3. The author describes the city of Lagos as having almost how many people?

4. What two adjectives does the author use to describe the man's reaction to receiving a tip?

5. What does the author give as the reason for why the man in Lagos had believed what he had about the source of the author's money?

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