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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 independent belief that needs a particular calling.
(c) The solid feeling that women need equality.
(d) The solid unbending belief that you start off with.

2. What does the absurd idea of "men will be men" mean at the start of the letter?
(a) The phrase says that men can get angry at women and not be held uncountable.
(b) The phrase means that men should only have male friends.
(c) This phrase implies that men have a lower standard.
(d) The phrase implies that men will do what they want no matter what the women say.

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

4. 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.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is this book a version of?

2. What question does Adichie's friend, Ijeawele, ask her at the start of the text?

3. How long has Adichie known Ijeawele as mentioned in the Introduction?

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

5. What is Ijeawele's daughter's name?

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