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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 words does Adichie prefer over "princess"?
(a) Sun and star.
(b) Angel and sweetheart.
(c) Genius and moon.
(d) Angel and star.

2. Why is it true progress when a woman does not clap after a man cooks a meal according to Suggestion 6?
(a) When she claps, this implies that cooking is an inherently female act.
(b) Her clapping tells the man that she loves him for his cooking.
(c) Her clapping gives the man the impression that he is good at something that he is not.
(d) When she claps, she is giving unnecessary praise.

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

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 easier for women to learn, but men can too.
(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.

5. What is the one activity that Ijeawele's husband, Chudi, cannot participate in while raising their child?
(a) Chudi cannot breastfeed.
(b) Chudi cannot cook the meals.
(c) Chudi cannot help clean the house.
(d) Chudi cannot coddle the baby when she cries.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Instead of just labeling something "misogynistic," what does Adichie recommend in Suggestion 6?

3. What is one word Adichie recommends replacing X with?

4. What is Adichie's concern around young girl's experience with sports?

5. What does Adichie recommend in Suggestion 6 for Ijeawele to do in order to teach Chizalum about language?

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