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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Suggestions 10 - 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the most common biological reason that infers men's superiority found in Suggestion 11?
(a) Men's choice of wives.
(b) Men's physical stature.
(c) Men's ability to have many children, even into their later years.
(d) Men's societal privilege.

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

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

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

5. What insecurities are helped by Chizalum better understanding her appearance as stated in Suggestion 10?
(a) Understanding that intellect is more important than physical appearance.
(b) Body-image insecurities that the world puts on girls.
(c) Body-image insecurities that Igbo tradition puts on girls.
(d) Comparison games with other girls.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is a fear that Adichie recognizes that mothers have about fathers in Suggestion 2?

2. How does Adichie recommend Chizalum feel if she has to say "no" to a man sexually?

3. At the end of Suggestion 2, praise for fathers it put into question. Why does Adichie believe this is an important concept to be analyzed?

4. Instead of just labeling something "misogynistic," what does Adichie recommend in Suggestion 6?

5. Why does it matter what Ijeawele says to her child in Suggestion 6?

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