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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 does Adichie propose Ijeawele teach her daughter to overcome all the issues presented in Suggestion 3?
(a) Adichie says to teach Chizalum how to stand up for herself and teach others about inequality.
(b) Adichie says to teach Chizalum self-reliance, that it is important for her to have independence.
(c) Adichie says to teach Chizalum to research feminism and use its tools to better her own life.
(d) Adichie says to teach Chizalum the difference between gender inequality and sexism.

2. At the end of Suggestion 5, what does the author state as a "worthy investment"?
(a) Giving Chizalum time each day to read.
(b) Reading with Chizalum every day.
(c) Paying Chizalum to read.
(d) Telling Chizalum about the importance of reading.

3. What warning does Adichie make to her friend at the end of the Opening of the Letter?
(a) Chizalum will turn out according to society, but Ijeawele should punish her if she does.
(b) Ijeawele might do everything Adichie suggests, but Chizalum will turn out differently.
(c) Society will tell Chizalum to be careful how she acts around men.
(d) Ijeawele will not be able to teach all Suggestions, but she should focus on some.

4. How does Adichie define the first premise of feminism at the start of her Letter?
(a) The solid bending belief that is malleable and important.
(b) The solid feeling that women need equality.
(c) The solid independent belief that needs a particular calling.
(d) The solid unbending belief that you start off with.

5. At the start of Suggestion 4, what does Adichie warn her friend about?
(a) Feminist Thought.
(b) Feminism Lite.
(c) Feminist Opinion.
(d) Feminism Modesty.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Adichie argue that women do not need to be championed or revered at the end of Suggestion 6?

2. What does Adichie say about her views on feminism to Ijeawele at the start of her Letter?

3. What argument is made about cooking in Suggestion 3?

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

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

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