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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How much money did the author give as a tip to the man in Lagos?
(a) She does not give the reader that information.
(b) The equivalent of three U.S. dollars.
(c) The equivalent of five U.S. dollars.
(d) The equivalent of two U.S. dollars.

2. The author says that she often makes "the mistake of thinking that something that is" what "to her is just as" what "to everyone else" (12)?
(a) Unjust.
(b) Clear.
(c) Right.
(d) Obvious.

3. What happened during the author's original TED Talk about feminism that the author says gave her hope?
(a) Questions from the audience.
(b) A standing ovation.
(c) Testimony from audience members.
(d) Tears from the audience.

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

5. What adverb does the author use to describe the manner in which the young men in Lagos help people park their cars?
(a) Gladly.
(b) Hastily.
(c) Slowly.
(d) Dramatically.

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

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

8. The author recalls when her friend Louis told her, "Everything is" what "now for women"? (12)
(a) Good.
(b) Fair.
(c) Equal.
(d) Fine.

9. The only TED Talk the author had given prior to her speech about feminism was called "The Danger of the Single Story" and focused on what topic?
(a) Sterotypes.
(b) Ageism.
(c) Transphobia.
(d) Sexism.

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

11. In what town did the author attend primary school?
(a) Akure.
(b) Abuja.
(c) Nsukka.
(d) Lagos.

12. When the man advised the author not to call herself a feminist, he said that feminists are women who are unhappy because of what reason??
(a) Because they have fewer job opportunities than men.
(b) Because they are weaker than men.
(c) Because they cannot find husbands.
(d) Because they cannot control men.

13. The author says that Okoloma always looked after her like a what?
(a) Like a father.
(b) Like a best friend.
(c) Like a husband.
(d) Like a big brother.

14. The author says that at some point, she added to her feminist label the words "Who Likes to Wear Lip Gloss and" what "for Herself and Not For Men" (8)?
(a) Dresses.
(b) High Heels.
(c) Mascara.
(d) Short skirts.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

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

3. In what country did the author attend primary school?

4. What does the author give as the reason for why the man in Lagos had believed what he had about the source of the author's money?

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

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