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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Though the author grants that boys and girls are different biologically, she claims that what practice "exaggerates the differences" (33)?
(a) Socialization.
(b) Sexism.
(c) Stereotyping.
(d) Hierarchies.

2. The author says that "if we do something over and over, it becomes" (12) what?
(a) Second-nature.
(b) Invisible.
(c) Linked to muscle memory.
(d) Normal.

3. The author states that the commands that society tells girls, such as "Close your legs. Cover yourself" (31) are examples of teaching girls what?
(a) To learn to protect their virginity.
(b) To hate themselves.
(c) To fight off sexual advances.
(d) Shame.

4. What word does the author say she dislikes above all other English words?
(a) Defeminization.
(b) Machismo.
(c) Girly.
(d) Emasculation.

5. What was Louis's reaction to the man's words after receiving his tip?
(a) He was proud.
(b) He was amused.
(c) He was angry.
(d) He was surprised.

Short Answer Questions

1. The author's first novel was about a man who did what?

2. The author tells the story of a Nigeran woman she knows who decided to do what for fear of intimidating a possible future husband?

3. The first time the author was called a feminist, she says that she could tell that the word was not a what?

4. 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?

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

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