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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Suggestions 1 - 3.

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 that colors are unrightfully associated with genders, and that the boy colors are more vibrant and varied.
(c) Adichie sees that colors are unrightfully associated with genders, and that girls should always wear blue to protest this.
(d) Adichie sees the bountiful amount of colors that are available to both genders.

2. As stated in the Introduction, how long ago did the author, Adichie, receive a request her for advice?
(a) 10 years ago.
(b) 5 years ago.
(c) 2 years ago.
(d) 1 year ago.

3. What argument is made about cooking in Suggestion 3?
(a) Cooking is not an important part of a relationship.
(b) Cooking is a shared responsibility for both genders, because it helps create stronger relationships.
(c) Cooking is learned; it is a life skill that both men and women should ideally have.
(d) Cooking is learned; it is easier for women to learn, but men can too.

4. Toward the middle of Suggestion 1, Adichie identifies what trait as being important to motherhood?
(a) Always reaching for perfectionism.
(b) Being active in instilling feministic notions at an early age.
(c) Parenting equally with a partner.
(d) Giving oneself room to fail.

5. How are boys' toys different from girls' in Suggestion 3?
(a) Toys for boys are blue; girls get pink toys.
(b) Toys for boys are made from wood and metal; toys for girls are plastic or soft.
(c) Toys for boys are active and engaging; girls have some active toys, but they are not provided with many options.
(d) Toys for boys are active and involve some sort of doing; girls are passive and mostly dolls.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Adichie decide to do as a response to Ijeawele's request in the Introduction?

2. In Suggestion 1, what piece of advice does the pioneering journalist, Marlene Sanders, give?

3. What is this book a version of?

4. Adichie recommends that Chizalum be measured on what type of scale according to the ideologies of Suggestion 3?

5. What is Ijeawele's daughter's name?

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