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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Suggestions 1 - 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What charge does Adichie take seriously according to her Letter?
(a) How to raise an independent thinker.
(b) How to raise a feminist.
(c) How to raise a religious woman.
(d) How to raise a strong woman.

2. What does Adichie believe matters most in relation to the theme of Suggestion 1?
(a) Adichie believes that women must reject the idea that motherhood and work are mutually exclusive.
(b) Adichie gives the example that mothers worked while they were growing up, and they still turned out well.
(c) Adichie states that what matters is what you want for yourself, and not what others want.
(d) Adichie thinks shunning Igbo tradition is the only way to fully follow feminist principles.

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

4. Adichie identifies two "Feminist Tools" for Ijeawele to consider. What are they?
(a) Women matter equally, and feminist voice is very important.
(b) Women need a voice and a space to be heard.
(c) Women must be treated equally, and men are not superior.
(d) Women matter equally, and can you reverse notions that are appropriate for both genders.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is this book a version of?

2. What is a fear that Adichie recognizes that mothers have about fathers in Suggestion 2?

3. At the end of Suggestion 2, praise for fathers it put into question. Why does Adichie believe this is an important concept to be analyzed?

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

5. How does Adichie define the first premise of feminism at the start of her Letter?

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