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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is a women's name still about patriarchy according to what people have said to Adichie?
(a) The woman's father's beliefs still demand it.
(b) The woman will end up taking the husband's name in order to handle serious matters.
(c) The woman's father's name is still present.
(d) The woman will get married, and her husband will ensure she takes it.

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

3. What is the issue with the word "princess" as presented in Suggestion 6?
(a) The word is loaded with assumptions.
(b) The word assumes that all girls want to wear pretty pink dresses.
(c) The word is too feminine.
(d) The word says that there are no queens, only princesses.

4. Suggestion 2 reminds Ijeawele to do what in regards to parenting?
(a) Do it with passion.
(b) Do it knowing you will have to take a submissive role.
(c) Do it with only the child's best interest at heart.
(d) Do it together.

5. What should Ijeawele do if Chizalum will not read, according to Adichie?
(a) Give her candy.
(b) Take away her toys.
(c) Ground her.
(d) Pay her.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Suggestion 7 state should never be considered an achievement?

2. What is one area of sex that Ijeawele should tell Chizalum about in order to promote healthy notions of sexuality as recommended in Suggestion 12?

3. Instead of just labeling something "misogynistic," what does Adichie recommend in Suggestion 6?

4. Toward the middle of Suggestion 1, Adichie identifies what trait as being important to motherhood?

5. What differs for Adichie when she is asked about sexism as opposed to racism according to Suggestion 4?

(see the answer key)

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