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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old was the author when the qualifying tests were given to determine the roles of class monitors?
(a) Seven.
(b) Ten.
(c) Nine.
(d) Eight.

2. Because the author had not known what the word feminist meant the first time it was applied to her, she planned to do what the moment she arrived home?
(a) Ask her brother the meaning of the word.
(b) Look up the word in the dictionary.
(c) Look up the word in the encyclopedia.
(d) Ask her mother the meaning of the word.

3. The female academic told the author that the author was only calling herself a feminist because she had been influenced by what?
(a) Western books.
(b) Western magazines.
(c) Western movies.
(d) Western newspapers.

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

5. What job did the man hold who advised the author not to call herself a feminist?
(a) Editor.
(b) Professor.
(c) Journalist.
(d) Theater owner.

Short Answer Questions

1. The author describes Lagos as having more energy than what city?

2. While she was promoting her first novel, the author says that a female academic told her that feminism was what?

3. What name did the author decide to call herself after being accused by the female academic of having been influenced by Western culture?

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

5. Whom does the author name as being the first person to call her a feminist?

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