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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 the shame we attach to female sexuality truly about, according to Suggestion 12?
(a) Male dominance.
(b) Control.
(c) Family values.
(d) Biology.

2. What link does Adichie tell Ijeawele to never make in regards to sexuality at the end of Suggestion 12?
(a) Pride.
(b) Anxiety.
(c) Fear.
(d) Shame.

3. When female politicians change their last names to their husband's, what does this mean about society as touched upon in Suggestion 7?
(a) Voters prefer women with their own names
(b) Voters vote more for a woman who has her husband's last name.
(c) Voters do not care and vote for whom they like.
(d) Voters place marital expectations on women.

4. What is the wish Adichie makes at the end of Suggestion 8?
(a) Adichie wishes someone had told her about relationships and female acceptance.
(b) Adichie wishes someone had told her about men in general.
(c) Adichie wishes someone had told her about physical appearances and marriage.
(d) Adichie wishes someone had told her that women have it difficult, but can overcome anything.

5. Who does Adichie particularly admire as an African American feminist?
(a) Ama Ata Aidoo.
(b) Muthoni Likmani.
(c) Florynce Kennedy.
(d) Dora Akunyili.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does is the language of help asked to be rejected in Suggestion 2?

2. Adichie identifies two "Feminist Tools" for Ijeawele to consider. What are they?

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

4. What does Adichie suggest Ijeawele do in the coming weeks of motherhood for Suggestion 1?

5. What does Adichie's nickname mean?

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