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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 example does Adichie provide to prove her point about Igbo tradition?
(a) Adichie states that trading was exclusively done by women in some parts of Igboland.
(b) Adichie refers to an old myth from Igbo tradition, which asks families to remain balanced.
(c) Adichie recalls that men did do most of the work, but women did contribute as well.
(d) Adichie recants a time when her sister started working and the family was much better off.

2. As stated in the Introduction, how long ago did the author, Adichie, receive a request her for advice?
(a) 10 years ago.
(b) 1 year ago.
(c) 5 years ago.
(d) 2 years ago.

3. Because of the previous recommendations in Suggestion 3, Adichie asks that Chizalum be given what?
(a) To battle gender roles.
(b) To be seen as an individual.
(c) To be a subservient woman.
(d) To learn how to fight misogyny.

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

5. What does Adichie say about her views on feminism to Ijeawele at the start of her Letter?
(a) Feminism is for both genders.
(b) Feminism is contextual.
(c) Feminism is exciting and powerful.
(d) Feminism is for women only.

Short Answer Questions

1. Before British Colonialism, what other activity did women do in Nigeria?

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

3. What does Adichie believe matters most in relation to the theme of Suggestion 1?

4. At the start of Suggestion 4, what does Adichie warn her friend about?

5. Suggestion 2 reminds Ijeawele to do what in regards to parenting?

(see the answer key)

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