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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 16-24.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What threat does the author say is much more likely to be levied against a woman than against a man?
(a) The possibility of demotion.
(b) The possibility of having to resort to sex work.
(c) The possibility of physical violence.
(d) The possibility of having a ruined or nonexistent marriage.

2. The author describes her dear friend Louis as a "brilliant" and what kind of man?
(a) Liberal.
(b) Thoughtful.
(c) Progressive.
(d) Kind.

3. In what city does the author teach a writing workshop?
(a) Jos.
(b) Lagos.
(c) Abuja.
(d) Ibadan.

4. In addition to being angry about the state of gender in today's world, what other emotion does the author say she feels about this topic?
(a) Injustice.
(b) Jealousy.
(c) Hope.
(d) Sadness.

5. What adjective does the author use to describe her reaction to the female academic's accusation that Western culture had infiltrated the author's mind?
(a) Frustration.
(b) Glee.
(c) Amusement.
(d) Anger.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the author describe the town in which she attended primary school?

2. The author says that just like in many big cities, doing what in Lagos in the evenings can be difficult?

3. How old was the author when she was first referred to as a feminist?

4. Whom did the man in Lagos thank for the tip given to him by the author?

5. What does the author say happens every time she tries to read a classic feminist text?

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