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

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 is one way a new mother can approach parenting as recommended in Suggestion 1?
(a) Do not follow others' ways.
(b) Do listen to other Igbo mothers.
(c) Do take the advice of her husband seriously.
(d) Do not assume you know everything.

3. Before British Colonialism, what other activity did women do in Nigeria?
(a) Women farmed.
(b) Women mothered babies.
(c) Women worked.
(d) Women taught.

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

5. As mentioned in Suggestion 3, what idea needs to be questioned as far as women's roles in marriage?
(a) The idea that women are mothers.
(b) The idea that women must agree with their husbands on matters of finance.
(c) The idea that women are prizes.
(d) The idea that women are caretakers.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. Because of the previous recommendations in Suggestion 3, Adichie asks that Chizalum be given what?

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

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