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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Pages 26-35.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The author states that in Nigeria, a Nigerian female walking into a hotel alone is automatically assumed to be a what?
(a) A sex worker.
(b) A feminist.
(c) A businesswoman.
(d) A divorcee.

2. What genre of books does Mills and Boon produce?
(a) Science fiction novels.
(b) Romance novels.
(c) Academic textbooks.
(d) Travel essays.

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

4. The author writes that "Anger has a long history of bringing about" (20) what?
(a) Productive dialogues.
(b) Equality.
(c) Changed minds.
(d) Positive change.

5. The author states that to improve the gender problem, we must start by doing what?
(a) By raising our sons and daughters differently.
(b) By weighing each one of our daily actions.
(c) By learning as much as we can about feminism.
(d) By resisting gender-based stereotypes.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. The author states that in today's world, women are taught not to express anger because anger emanating from a woman is considered what?

3. What was the title of the author's first novel?

4. What object does the author use as a metaphor for masculinity?

5. The author states that "the problem with gender is that it" does what "rather than recognizing how we are" (33)?

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