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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 36-48.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 compliment.
(c) A secret.
(d) A piece of praise.

2. The author says that the first time she was called a feminist, the speaker's tone had been the same tone a person would use to accuse someone of being a what?
(a) A treehugger.
(b) A supporter of the death penalty.
(c) A supporter of terrorism.
(d) A vegetarian.

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

4. What name did the author decide to call herself after being accused by the female academic of having been influenced by Western culture?
(a) A Jolly African Feminist.
(b) An African Feminist.
(c) A Discerning African Feminist.
(d) A Happy African Feminist.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What two items does the author say she had wanted to wear on her first day of teaching?

2. The author describes Lagos as having more energy than what city?

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

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

5. The author states that when she looked up the word feminism in the dictionary as a teenager, the definition had been "a person who believes in the equality of the sexes" (45). What is NOT one type of equality mentioned in the dictionary definition?

(see the answer key)

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