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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 is a phase that Adichie associates with the notion that caregiving and domestic work are singularly female domains?
(a) "Motherhood is more important than work."
(b) "Doing it all."
(c) "Gender neutrality."
(d) "Asking for help."

2. 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?
(a) Adichie thinks is is ridiculous that a father be more revered than a mother when the mother is the actually the one who does most of the work; she deserves more praise.
(b) Adichie recognizes that men need recognition to be more involved in their child's lives, so it is necessary.
(c) Adichie promotes the notion that fathers do not deserve additional gratitude or praise for bringing a child into the world just as the mothers do; the child belongs equally to them.
(d) Adichie promotes that fathers should be overly praised, so that they are more active in their child's life.

3. What argument is made about cooking in Suggestion 3?
(a) Cooking is learned; it is a life skill that both men and women should ideally have.
(b) Cooking is learned; it is easier for women to learn, but men can too.
(c) Cooking is not an important part of a relationship.
(d) Cooking is a shared responsibility for both genders, because it helps create stronger relationships.

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

5. What example does Adichie provide that bolster her notions of feminism in Suggestion 3?
(a) Adichie remembers being told that cleaning was a chore for women, and women needed to be very particular and follow certain rules.
(b) Adichie remembers being told to sweep like a girl, which actually made the job more difficult; she wishes she would have been told how properly to sweep the floor better.
(c) Adichie remembers being told to sweep like a girl, while all her brothers were allowed to sweep whatever way they wanted.
(d) Adichie remembers being told to cook dinner quickly and efficiently; her brothers were never asked to cook dinner.

Short Answer Questions

1. What warning does Adichie make to her friend at the end of the Opening of the Letter?

2. How does Adichie encounter feminism within the child's clothing industry?

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

4. What is one way a new mother can approach parenting as recommended in Suggestion 1?

5. What is this book a version of?

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