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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 26-35.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What threat does the author say is much more likely to be levied against a woman than against a man?
(a) The possibility of demotion.
(b) The possibility of physical violence.
(c) The possibility of having to resort to sex work.
(d) The possibility of having a ruined or nonexistent marriage.

2. In what year did the author write her first novel?
(a) 2003.
(b) 1999.
(c) 2007.
(d) 2005.

3. The author laments the fact that society teaches girls to see each other as competitors for what?
(a) Accolades.
(b) The attention of men.
(c) Accomplishments.
(d) Jobs.

4. From what source does the author say the man in Lagos had believed that all her money had originated?
(a) From her husband.
(b) From family inheritance.
(c) From prostitution.
(d) From Louis.

5. What name did the author decide to call herself after being accused by the female academic of having been influenced by Western culture?
(a) A Discerning African Feminist.
(b) An African Feminist.
(c) A Happy African Feminist.
(d) A Jolly African Feminist.

Short Answer Questions

1. The author states that "the harder a man feels compelled to be, the weaker his" (26) what is?

2. The author states that women are instructed to always keep in mind that what aspect of life is the most important?

3. What condition does the author say must be met before she goes out to restaurants or cafes in Lagos?

4. What was NOT one of the questions the man asked the author when he stopped her outside of her Nigerian hotel?

5. From what location did the author pull out the money when tipping the man in Lagos?

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