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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Suggestions 10 - 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the sad truth mentioned at the end of Suggestion 4?
(a) Semi-feminists are taking over America.
(b) Women have to disguise their power.
(c) Society is uncomfortable with powerful women due to traditions.
(d) Our world is full of men and women who do not like powerful woman.

2. What does Adichie say needs to be the second part of, "If you criticize X in women, but do not criticize X in men..." (27)?
(a) One is using X incorrectly and needs to look closer at feminism.
(b) One does not have a problem with X; one has a problem with both genders.
(c) One does not have a problem with X; one has a problem with women.
(d) One is making excuses using X and does not get the overall message.

3. What insecurities are helped by Chizalum better understanding her appearance as stated in Suggestion 10?
(a) Comparison games with other girls.
(b) Body-image insecurities that Igbo tradition puts on girls.
(c) Understanding that intellect is more important than physical appearance.
(d) Body-image insecurities that the world puts on girls.

4. In Suggestion 1, what piece of advice does the pioneering journalist, Marlene Sanders, give?
(a) Sanders says, "Everybody will have an opinion about what you should do, but what matters most is what you want for yourself."
(b) Sanders says, "You don't even have to love your job; merely love what your job does for you."
(c) Sanders says, "Never apologize for working. You love what you do, and loving what you do is a great gift to give to your child."
(d) Sanders says, "Please reject the idea that motherhood and work are mutually exclusive."

5. What should Ijeawle never link Chizalum's appearance to, according to Suggestion 10?
(a) Self-worth.
(b) Importance.
(c) Morality.
(d) Finding a husband.

Short Answer Questions

1. Adichie recommends that Chizalum be measured on what type of scale according to the ideologies of Suggestion 3?

2. What is the issue with the word "princess" as presented in Suggestion 6?

3. If a husband is not a headmaster according to Adichie, what is a wife not?

4. In relation to education, Adichie says that Chizalum would be more knowledgable if she did what?

5. When does Adichie say Ijeawele should talk to Chizalum about sex?

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