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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. If a husband is not a headmaster according to Adichie, what is a wife not?
(a) A maid.
(b) A mother.
(c) A schoolgirl.
(d) A student.

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

3. 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.

4. What is the Adichie's first thought when her friend makes her request?
(a) Adichie feels that she is not capable of answering.
(b) Adichie does not understand the question.
(c) Adichie wishes her friend would not ask this question.
(d) Adichie does not know what to write.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What example does Adichie provide to prove her point about Igbo tradition?

2. At the start of Suggestion 5, why should Ijeawele teach Chizalum to read?

3. Why does is the language of help asked to be rejected in Suggestion 2?

4. In Suggestion 1, what piece of advice does the pioneering journalist, Marlene Sanders, give?

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

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