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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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?
(a) Adichie promotes the notion that fathers do not deserve additional gratitude or praise for bringing a child into the world just as the mothers do; the child belongs equally to them.
(b) Adichie promotes that fathers should be overly praised, so that they are more active in their child's life.
(c) Adichie recognizes that men need recognition to be more involved in their child's lives, so it is necessary.
(d) Adichie thinks is is ridiculous that a father be more revered than a mother when the mother is the actually the one who does most of the work; she deserves more praise.

2. How does Adichie recommend Chizalum feel if she has to say "no" to a man sexually?
(a) In control.
(b) Elated.
(c) Happy.
(d) Proud.

3. What is one way Chizalum can better understand her appearance?
(a) Practicing Igbo traditional appearance standards.
(b) Acclimating to black beauty standards.
(c) Valuing her intelligence more than her appearance.
(d) Participating in sports.

4. What does Adichie believe needs more attention: sexism or racism? Why?
(a) Adichie sees sexism as being more important, because it is still unacknowledged as being a real issue, while racism is easily accepted as a problem.
(b) Adichie feels that sexism needs more attention in our present society, because there have been so many examples of violence that have stemmed due to the misunderstanding of this topic.
(c) Adichie thinks racism is at the forefront, but sexism is a close second.
(d) Adichie thinks both ventures are equally important, because they are both forms of persecution.

5. How can Chizalum overcome static gender roles as recommended at the end of Suggestion 10?
(a) Chizalum can overcome them if she is given the knowledge to identify with other strong feminists.
(b) Chizalum can overcome them if she spends time with her father and becomes familiar with good men.
(c) Chizalum can overcome them if she has been provided with familiarity of alternatives.
(d) Chizalum can overcome them if she listens to Ijeawele and follows her example.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the idea of the danger Adichie talks about at the start of Suggestion 4?

3. How does Adichie encounter feminism within the child's clothing industry?

4. In Suggestion 10, when does it say girls stop being physically active?

5. What example does Adichie provide that bolster her notions of feminism in Suggestion 3?

(see the answer key)

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