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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Introduction.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As stated in the Introduction, how long ago did the author, Adichie, receive a request her for advice?
(a) 2 years ago.
(b) 1 year ago.
(c) 10 years ago.
(d) 5 years ago.

2. What question does Adichie's friend, Ijeawele, ask her at the start of the text?
(a) How to raise her son as a feminist.
(b) How to raise her daughter to be smart.
(c) How to raise her daughter as a feminist.
(d) How to take care of her daughter.

3. What does the absurd idea of "men will be men" mean at the start of the letter?
(a) The phrase implies that men will do what they want no matter what the women say.
(b) This phrase implies that men have a lower standard.
(c) The phrase says that men can get angry at women and not be held uncountable.
(d) The phrase means that men should only have male friends.

4. How long has Adichie known Ijeawele as mentioned in the Introduction?
(a) Since high school.
(b) Since they both joined a local club.
(c) Since childhood.
(d) Since college.

5. How does Adichie define the first premise of feminism at the start of her Letter?
(a) The solid bending belief that is malleable and important.
(b) The solid feeling that women need equality.
(c) The solid independent belief that needs a particular calling.
(d) The solid unbending belief that you start off with.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Adichie say about her views on feminism to Ijeawele at the start of her Letter?

2. Adichie identifies two "Feminist Tools" for Ijeawele to consider. What are they?

3. What is the magnificent thing that Ijeawele has done at the start of the letter?

4. What is an example that Adichie provides in response to portraying one of the tools at the start of the text?

5. What warning does Adichie make to her friend at the end of the Opening of the Letter?

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