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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Suggestion 2 reminds Ijeawele to do what in regards to parenting?

2. What is Adichie's concern around young girl's experience with sports?

3. Why is Adichie upset about the term her friend, Nwabu, speaking about becoming "Mr. Mom" when his wife left him home with the children?

4. How does Adichie initially feel about her friend's request for advice?

5. Why does Adichie think that the word "allowed" is so offensive in Suggestion 4?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Suggestion 6, what are the questions that Adichie says Chizalum needs to pose using smart language?

2. At the end of Suggestion 2, why does Adichie state that Chudi deserve no additional gratitude or praise?

3. What is Adichie's general opinion about cooking in relation to gender expectations?

4. How does Adichie describe the idea of togetherness in Suggestion 2?

5. Why does the author argue against Feminism Lite?

6. Why is Adichie upset about children's clothing options in relation to gender?

7. Why does the reference in Suggestion 4 about Theresa May showcase Feminism Lite?

8. In relation to toys in Suggestion 3, why is Adichie disturbed by a certain young girl's experience?

9. Why does Ijeawele need to choose her language when speaking with Chizalum?

10. What does Adichie hope to do with the letter as presented in the Introduction?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Appearance acceptance is the at the center of Suggestion 10. Adichie introduces progressive ideas regarding how Ijeawele should talk and work with Chizalum around her appearance. How does Adichie support positive appearance notions and ways that Ijeawele can interact with Chizalum regarding her appearance?

Essay Topic 2

Adichie emphasizes the many dangers of Feminism Lite in Suggestion 4. Her belief is that it is a conditional form of Feminism. How is Feminism Lite described, and how is it dangerous in relation to whole feminist principles?

Essay Topic 3

At the end of the letter, Adichie tells Ijeawele to respond, "I don't know. It's just the way the world is" (62) to some of Chizalum's more difficult and unanswerable questions. This response will teach Chizalum that there are various interpretations of life. Why do you believe this phrase is useful according to the textual examples and explanations?

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