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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Adichie leaves Suggestion 3 with a very poignant piece of advice. What is it?
(a) Let Chizalum try, and when she fails, teacher her the correct way.
(b) Let Chizalum try, and even if she does not fully succeed, let her try.
(c) Let Chizalum try certain things that she has the capacity to be successful at, but do not push her too hard.
(d) Let Chizalum be herself.

3. How does Adichie encounter feminism within the child's clothing industry?
(a) Adichie sees the bountiful amount of colors that are available to both genders.
(b) Adichie sees that colors are unrightfully associated with genders, and that girls should always wear blue to protest this.
(c) Adichie sees the separation of colors based on genders, and she is determined to change the clothing industry.
(d) Adichie sees that colors are unrightfully associated with genders, and that the boy colors are more vibrant and varied.

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

5. Suggestion 3 presents what overarching idea at the start?
(a) The idea that parenting is not related to gender roles.
(b) The idea that gender roles serve a certain purpose at times.
(c) The idea that gender roles are absolute nonsense.
(d) The idea that gender inequality historically is becoming better and more equal.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Adichie propose Ijeawele teach her daughter to overcome all the issues presented in Suggestion 3?

2. Adichie recommends that Chizalum be measured on what type of scale according to the ideologies of Suggestion 3?

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

4. What does Adichie decide to do as a response to Ijeawele's request in the Introduction?

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

(see the answer key)

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