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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Introduction.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In the Introduction, what does Adichie say makes her feel like an expert in a field?
(a) Adichie speaks with other experts about it.
(b) Adichie has had researched the subject for many hours.
(c) Adichie teaches the subject.
(d) Adichie has spoken publicly about it.

3. What is this book a version of?
(a) The book is a version of a historically-based document.
(b) The book is a version of a movie.
(c) The book is a version of Adichie's letter.
(d) The book is a narrative.

4. How long has Adichie known Ijeawele as mentioned in the Introduction?
(a) Since college.
(b) Since they both joined a local club.
(c) Since childhood.
(d) Since high school.

5. What is the Adichie's first thought when her friend makes her request?
(a) Adichie does not understand the question.
(b) Adichie feels that she is not capable of answering.
(c) Adichie does not know what to write.
(d) Adichie wishes her friend would not ask this question.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How old is Ijeawele's daughter when Adichie writes her letter?

3. What does the absurd idea of "men will be men" mean at the start of the letter?

4. What is an example that Adichie provides in response to portraying one of the tools at the start of the text?

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

(see the answer key)

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