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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is better than likability, as stated in Suggestion 8?
(a) Being present every moment.
(b) Being your full self.
(c) Being a good friend to others.
(d) Being honest all the time.

2. When should Chizalum receive praise as textually stated in Suggestion 8?
(a) Chizalum needs praise when she speaks truthfully, argues against others, and is brave.
(b) Chizalum needs praise when she is open and honest.
(c) Chizalum needs praise when she speaks truthfully, takes a stand, and is kind to others.
(d) Chizalum needs praise when she does well in school and is kind to others.

3. What do people who are unkind and dishonest still deserve according to the beginning of Suggestion 14?
(a) Honesty.
(b) Dignity.
(c) Help.
(d) Kindness.

4. What is the consequence of gender inequality in relationships as stated in Suggestion 7?
(a) There is an imbalance, which is why you see two women fighting over a man, while the man remains silent.
(b) There are gender issues, because men and women cannot agree on anything.
(c) There are issues around control, so women rebel, and then men abuse the women to gain control.
(d) There is an inequality, which is why you see men and women fight, and men always win.

5. What does Suggestion 7 state should never be considered an achievement?
(a) Making money.
(b) Marriage.
(c) One's profession.
(d) Friendship.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Adichie believe is the most important thing in life, as stated in Suggestion 13?

2. What is the most common biological reason that infers men's superiority found in Suggestion 11?

3. In Suggestion 8, what is it that we, our society, teach girls?

4. Why does Adichie feel is a reason it is difficult for women to keep their names according to Suggestion 7?

5. Why do girls remain silenced when abused, as mentioned in Suggestion 8?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why should Chizalum not universalize her own standards and expectations concerning difference?

2. What is so upsetting to Adichie at the start of Suggestion 8, because of the pressure to be liked?

3. At the end of Suggestion 10, why does Adichie say that she cannot overstate the power of alternatives?

4. What happens in Igbo tradition if a woman wants to leave her husband?

5. As made in Suggestion 10, what are some ways that Ijeawele can engage Chizalum with her appearance?

6. Why is Adichie struck by the difference of conversations about love with women and then men?

7. At the start of Suggestion 15, what does Adichie request of Ijeawele in teaching Chizalum about difference?

8. What is insinuated when a woman claims not to be feminist according to Adichie in Suggestion 14?

9. What are some examples in Suggestion 11 where biology is used for/against gender expectation?

10. Why does Adichie recommend Chizalum not be taught to be non-judgmental at the end of Suggestion 15?

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