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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Adichie encounter feminism within the child's clothing industry?
(a) Adichie sees the separation of colors based on genders, and she is determined to change the clothing industry.
(b) Adichie sees the bountiful amount of colors that are available to both genders.
(c) Adichie sees that colors are unrightfully associated with genders, and that the boy colors are more vibrant and varied.
(d) Adichie sees that colors are unrightfully associated with genders, and that girls should always wear blue to protest this.

2. How does Adichie think children should be named in an argument against Igbo tradition?
(a) Children should have the mother's choice of first name, because the last name is from the father.
(b) Children should have the father's choice of first and last name.
(c) Children should not all be given masculine names; it is sexist.
(d) Children should be named by their grandparents.

3. What should Ijeawele do if Chizalum will not read, according to Adichie?
(a) Pay her.
(b) Take away her toys.
(c) Ground her.
(d) Give her candy.

4. What is a phase that Adichie associates with the notion that caregiving and domestic work are singularly female domains?
(a) "Doing it all."
(b) "Asking for help."
(c) "Motherhood is more important than work."
(d) "Gender neutrality."

5. What is Suggestion 1?
(a) Being a mother is the most important part of being a feminist.
(b) Define yourself by motherhood.
(c) Be a full person.
(d) Motherhood is a glorious experience.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is it important that Chizalum reject gender roles from the beginning as stated in Suggestion 3?

2. In Suggestion 10, how does Adichie say children learn?

3. As mentioned in Suggestion 3, what idea needs to be questioned as far as women's roles in marriage?

4. What words does Adichie prefer over "princess"?

5. If Philip May were prime minister, what word might we hear in reference to his wife as discussed in Suggestion 4?

(see the answer key)

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