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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Suggestions 1 - 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the magnificent thing that Ijeawele has done at the start of the letter?
(a) Ijeawele has brought a feminist into the world.
(b) Ijeawele has asked for advice.
(c) Ijeawele has left her husband who was unfaithful
(d) Ijeawele has brought a human being in the world.

2. Why is Adichie upset about the term her friend, Nwabu, speaking about becoming "Mr. Mom" when his wife left him home with the children?
(a) "Mr. Mom" suggests that men are feminine, which goes against Igbo tradition.
(b) "Mr. Mom" emphasizes the inequalities of women and men by giving the revered title of, "Mom," to a man.
(c) "Mr. Mom" implies that the father is detached from parenting and providing an additional service, when in reality the father is simply being a dad.
(d) "Mr. Mom" sounds ridiculous and negates the role.

3. Suggestion 3 presents what overarching idea at the start?
(a) The idea that gender roles serve a certain purpose at times.
(b) The idea that gender roles are absolute nonsense.
(c) The idea that gender inequality historically is becoming better and more equal.
(d) The idea that parenting is not related to gender roles.

4. What is the global-middle class phenomenon of "parenting" in accordance with Suggestion 1?
(a) An endless, anxious journey of guilt.
(b) Praise is so important it ruins relationships.
(c) Failure is okay.
(d) Domestic work is the role of women.

5. What does Adichie propose Ijeawele teach her daughter to overcome all the issues presented in Suggestion 3?
(a) Adichie says to teach Chizalum to research feminism and use its tools to better her own life.
(b) Adichie says to teach Chizalum how to stand up for herself and teach others about inequality.
(c) Adichie says to teach Chizalum the difference between gender inequality and sexism.
(d) Adichie says to teach Chizalum self-reliance, that it is important for her to have independence.

Short Answer Questions

1. What argument is made about cooking in Suggestion 3?

2. What does Adichie believe matters most in relation to the theme of Suggestion 1?

3. What does Adichie decide to do as a response to Ijeawele's request in the Introduction?

4. What is one way a new mother can approach parenting as recommended in Suggestion 1?

5. What example does Adichie provide that bolster her notions of feminism in Suggestion 3?

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