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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did the author meet Okoloma?
(a) They were distant cousins and met at a family reunion.
(b) They worked together.
(c) They met at a rally for social justice.
(d) They grew up on the same street.

2. From what location did the author pull out the money when tipping the man in Lagos?
(a) From Louis's wallet.
(b) From her glove compartment.
(c) From her bag.
(d) From her pocket.

3. The author states that most of the positions of power in the world are occupied by whom?
(a) The rich.
(b) Sexists.
(c) Baby boomers.
(d) Men.

4. The author states that usually when a woman states that she has taken an action "for peace in [her] marriage" (31), it is because she has given up what?
(a) A job, a career goal, or a dream.
(b) Financial security.
(c) Emotional well-being.
(d) An inappropriate hobby.

5. What was the position of the man who stopped the author at the door of her Nigerian hotel?
(a) A bellhop.
(b) A valet.
(c) A doorman.
(d) A guard.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What percent of the world's population is female?

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

4. What gesture does the author remember the man making as he advised her not to call herself a feminist?

5. What does the author say about the class monitor incident?

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