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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Suggestions 4 - 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What argument is made about cooking in Suggestion 3?
(a) Cooking is not an important part of a relationship.
(b) Cooking is learned; it is a life skill that both men and women should ideally have.
(c) Cooking is learned; it is easier for women to learn, but men can too.
(d) Cooking is a shared responsibility for both genders, because it helps create stronger relationships.

2. Adichie leaves Suggestion 3 with a very poignant piece of advice. What is it?
(a) Let Chizalum try, and even if she does not fully succeed, let her try.
(b) Let Chizalum try, and when she fails, teacher her the correct way.
(c) Let Chizalum try certain things that she has the capacity to be successful at, but do not push her too hard.
(d) Let Chizalum be herself.

3. Suggestion 2 reminds Ijeawele to do what in regards to parenting?
(a) Do it knowing you will have to take a submissive role.
(b) Do it with only the child's best interest at heart.
(c) Do it together.
(d) Do it with passion.

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

5. How does Adichie feel about work as recommended in Suggestion 3?
(a) Women do not have to love their jobs; they have to love what their jobs do for them.
(b) Women do not have to like their jobs; they have to do them well.
(c) Women do not have to have a job; they are allowed to be homemakers.
(d) Women should love their work to show their independence.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. As stated in the Introduction, how long ago did the author, Adichie, receive a request her for advice?

3. Why is the phrase that "a mother is really in charge behind the scenes" upsetting to feminist thought?

4. At the start of Suggestion 6, how does the author define "language"?

5. What kinds of books will Chizalum read in school, so Adichie asks Ijeawele to think beyond school in Suggestion 5?

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