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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The author states that the majority of famous cooks in the world are what?
(a) Artists.
(b) Men.
(c) Women.
(d) Rich.

2. The author states that society teaches girls to make themselves what?
(a) Submissive.
(b) Apathetic.
(c) Smaller.
(d) Weaker.

3. The author states that modern society teaches boys to do what to their true selves?
(a) Mask.
(b) Project.
(c) Bury.
(d) Be proud of.

4. What object does the author use as a metaphor for masculinity?
(a) An octopus.
(b) A cage.
(c) A ghost.
(d) A mirage.

5. The author states that she knows that the lack of acknowledgement of women in Nigerian restaurants is not meant to intend what?
(a) Pain.
(b) Harm.
(c) Offense.
(d) Rudeness.

6. The author insists that in modern society, "we stifle the" (26) what of boys?
(a) Vulnerability.
(b) Emotions.
(c) Humanity.
(d) Playfulness.

7. What two qualities does the author suggest that society focus on when raising children instead of focusing on gender?
(a) Happiness and satisfaction.
(b) Money and fame.
(c) Suitability and adaptability.
(d) Ability and interest.

8. The author's friend who had not challenged her boss told the author it was because she did not want to seem what?
(a) Bitchy.
(b) Unlikable.
(c) Mean.
(d) Aggressive.

9. The author states that women are instructed to always keep in mind that what aspect of life is the most important?
(a) Travel.
(b) Career.
(c) Marriage.
(d) Children.

10. The author marvels at the vast number of magazine articles and books all over the world that teach women how to do what?
(a) Be submissive.
(b) Settle.
(c) Manipulate and abuse other women.
(d) Attract or please men.

11. The author asks that the reader begin to dream about and plan for "a world of happier men and happier women" who are more what?
(a) Satisfied with their lives.
(b) True to themselves.
(c) Aware of their own actions.
(d) Willing to make changes in the world.

12. The author states that 1,000 years ago, what quality was the most important attribute for survival?
(a) Knowledge.
(b) Physical strength.
(c) Innovation.
(d) Intelligence.

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

14. The author states that she knows an unmarried woman who does what when she goes to conferences so that she will be given respect by her colleagues?
(a) Wears a wedding ring.
(b) Brings a male friend with her to pose as her husband.
(c) Tells funny stories about her pretend husband.
(d) Makes pretend phone calls to her pretend husband.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In what city does the author say she cannot visit reputable bars and clubs alone?

2. What verb does the author use to describe the effect that the little things can sometimes have on people?

3. The author relates the story of her friend who had felt slighted by her boss in a meeting and had wanted to challenge him, but had instead taken what action?

4. What member of the author's family does she describe as brilliant?

5. Though the author grants that boys and girls are different biologically, she claims that what practice "exaggerates the differences" (33)?

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