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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 about the man in Lagos inspired the author to give him a tip?
(a) His kindness.
(b) His theatrics.
(c) His jokes.
(d) His smile.

2. The author states that "the problem with gender is that it" does what "rather than recognizing how we are" (33)?
(a) Punishes us for what we are not.
(b) Prescribes how we should be.
(c) Makes us live in cages.
(d) Makes us think there is something wrong with us.

3. The author states that in Nigeria, a Nigerian female walking into a hotel alone is automatically assumed to be a what?
(a) A feminist.
(b) A businesswoman.
(c) A divorcee.
(d) A sex worker.

4. What hormone does the author say that men have more of than women?
(a) Progesterone.
(b) Testosterone.
(c) Estrogen.
(d) Cortisol.

5. The author states that every time she walks into a Nigerian restaurant with a man, who greets the man and ignores her?
(a) The concierge.
(b) The waiter.
(c) The owner.
(d) The hostess.

Short Answer Questions

1. What word is used in Nigeria in order to describe a woman who likes and is good at domestic duties?

2. What was the position of the man who stopped the author at the door of her Nigerian hotel?

3. The author suggests that society start to raise boys and girls who do not link what two elements together?

4. The author describes Lagos as having more entrepreneurial spirit than what city?

5. The author says that the group of young men in Lagos make a business out of finding parking spots, even when what condition is met?

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