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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Suggestions 4 - 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the issue with the word "princess" as presented in Suggestion 6?
(a) The word is too feminine.
(b) The word assumes that all girls want to wear pretty pink dresses.
(c) The word is loaded with assumptions.
(d) The word says that there are no queens, only princesses.

2. 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.

3. What does Adichie say needs to be the second part of, "If you criticize X in women, but do not criticize X in men..." (27)?
(a) One is making excuses using X and does not get the overall message.
(b) One does not have a problem with X; one has a problem with women.
(c) One is using X incorrectly and needs to look closer at feminism.
(d) One does not have a problem with X; one has a problem with both genders.

4. How does Adichie feel about work as recommended in Suggestion 3?
(a) Women do not have to like their jobs; they have to do them well.
(b) Women do not have to have a job; they are allowed to be homemakers.
(c) Women do not have to love their jobs; they have to love what their jobs do for them.
(d) Women should love their work to show their independence.

5. In relation to education, Adichie says that Chizalum would be more knowledgable if she did what?
(a) Go to a good school and complete all assignments.
(b) Work hard at school and read newspapers.
(c) Not go to school and just read books.
(d) Not go to school and just research online.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is a phase that Adichie associates with the notion that caregiving and domestic work are singularly female domains?

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

3. Adichie leaves Suggestion 3 with a very poignant piece of advice. What is it?

4. What differs for Adichie when she is asked about sexism as opposed to racism according to Suggestion 4?

5. What does Adichie suggest Ijeawele do in the coming weeks of motherhood for Suggestion 1?

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