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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why do girls remain silenced when abused, as mentioned in Suggestion 8?
(a) Girls want to be nice.
(b) Girls do not know what to do.
(c) Girls do not know who to talk to.
(d) Girls are afraid their abusers will come after them.

2. What is the global-middle class phenomenon of "parenting" in accordance with Suggestion 1?
(a) An endless, anxious journey of guilt.
(b) Praise is so important it ruins relationships.
(c) Domestic work is the role of women.
(d) Failure is okay.

3. What is the better alternative to saying, "Don't you know you're old enough to find a husband?" (27)?
(a) You are old enough to help your mother.
(b) You are old enough to find a job.
(c) You are old enough to go to college.
(d) You are old enough to take care of children.

4. In the Introduction, what does Adichie say makes her feel like an expert in a field?
(a) Adichie has spoken publicly about it.
(b) Adichie teaches the subject.
(c) Adichie has had researched the subject for many hours.
(d) Adichie speaks with other experts about it.

5. Why did Hilary Rodham Clinton eventually drop her maiden name?
(a) Because she did not like her maiden name.
(b) Because her husband forced her to.
(c) Due to political pressure.
(d) Because it is too confusing to voters.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the start of Suggestion 4, what does Adichie warn her friend about?

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

3. Why is it true progress when a woman does not clap after a man cooks a meal according to Suggestion 6?

4. Adichie leaves Suggestion 3 with a very poignant piece of advice. What is it?

5. Who capitalizes on how we teach girls to be?

(see the answer key)

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