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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Adichie's concern around young girl's experience with sports?
(a) Adichie worries that girls have parts of themselves silenced and stifled, because sports are male activities.
(b) Adichie fears that girls do not reach higher levels of sports because of their upbringings.
(c) Adichie wonders if girls should not play sports, because they are too dangerous.
(d) Adichie considers how this lack of physical activity affects future health for young girls.

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

3. How does Adichie initially feel about her friend's request for advice?
(a) Adichie feels that it is too huge of a task.
(b) Adichie feels that it is too difficult to explain.
(c) Adichie feels that she is the best person to ask.
(d) Adichie feels that her friend should already know the answer.

4. What was Adichie's Igbo nickname growing up?
(a) Adichie Dike Ada.
(b) Ada Gladys Dike.
(c) Ada Obodo Dike.
(d) Obodo Ada Adichie.

5. What is the consequence of gender inequality in relationships as stated in Suggestion 7?
(a) There are gender issues, because men and women cannot agree on anything.
(b) There is an inequality, which is why you see men and women fight, and men always win.
(c) There are issues around control, so women rebel, and then men abuse the women to gain control.
(d) There is an imbalance, which is why you see two women fighting over a man, while the man remains silent.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the start of Suggestion 7, what does Adichie mention about gender equality in relationships?

2. Because of the previous recommendations in Suggestion 3, Adichie asks that Chizalum be given what?

3. At the start of Suggestion 5, why should Ijeawele teach Chizalum to read?

4. What do both Adichie and Ijeawele agree to do in regards to the Suggestions?

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

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