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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 9-14.

Multiple Choice 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?
(a) There are no parking spots to be had.
(b) It is pouring down rain.
(c) When there are available parking spots.
(d) Someone needs to park an RV.

2. 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) Slowly.
(c) Hastily.
(d) Dramatically.

3. The author's first novel was about a man who did what?
(a) Had three wives.
(b) Murdered his child.
(c) Beat his wife.
(d) Robbed a bank.

4. What was NOT one of the duties assigned to a class monitor?
(a) To hit distracted children with a cane.
(b) To hold a cane.
(c) To patrol the class for noisemakers.
(d) To write the names of noisemakers.

5. The first time the author was called a feminist, she says that she could tell that the word was not a what?
(a) A revelation.
(b) A secret.
(c) A compliment.
(d) A piece of praise.

Short Answer Questions

1. What about the man in Lagos inspired the author to give him a tip?

2. What two adjectives does the author use to describe the man's reaction to receiving a tip?

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

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

5. What name did the author decide to call herself after listening to the man advise her not to call herself a feminist?

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