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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Suggestions 7 - 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What example does Adichie provide to prove her point about Igbo tradition?
(a) Adichie states that trading was exclusively done by women in some parts of Igboland.
(b) Adichie recalls that men did do most of the work, but women did contribute as well.
(c) Adichie refers to an old myth from Igbo tradition, which asks families to remain balanced.
(d) Adichie recants a time when her sister started working and the family was much better off.

2. Why is the phrase that "a mother is really in charge behind the scenes" upsetting to feminist thought?
(a) The phrase implies that women can only have power if it is in disguise.
(b) The phrase makes one curious about what women are doing behind the scenes.
(c) The phrase gives all the power of real control to men.
(d) The phrase suggests that women are working harder than their male counterparts.

3. What is the one activity that Ijeawele's husband, Chudi, cannot participate in while raising their child?
(a) Chudi cannot cook the meals.
(b) Chudi cannot breastfeed.
(c) Chudi cannot help clean the house.
(d) Chudi cannot coddle the baby when she cries.

4. What does Adichie say needs to be the second part of, "If you criticize X in women, but do not criticize X in men..." (27)?
(a) One is making excuses using X and does not get the overall message.
(b) One does not have a problem with X; one has a problem with women.
(c) One does not have a problem with X; one has a problem with both genders.
(d) One is using X incorrectly and needs to look closer at feminism.

5. Before British Colonialism, what other activity did women do in Nigeria?
(a) Women mothered babies.
(b) Women farmed.
(c) Women worked.
(d) Women taught.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Adichie's friend, Chioma, tell her about being someone people want to be around?

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

3. What does Adichie believe matters most in relation to the theme of Suggestion 1?

4. What are some other reasons Adichie gives for keeping her last name?

5. Instead of being likeable, what does Adichie want Chizalum to be taught?

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