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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Toward the middle of Suggestion 1, Adichie identifies what trait as being important to motherhood?
(a) Always reaching for perfectionism.
(b) Giving oneself room to fail.
(c) Parenting equally with a partner.
(d) Being active in instilling feministic notions at an early age.

3. What do both Adichie and Ijeawele agree to do in regards to the Suggestions?
(a) Adichie and Ijeawele agree to follow feminist principles.
(b) Adichie and Ijeawele agree to keep in touch.
(c) Adichie and Ijeawele agree to instill some of the Suggestions.
(d) Adichie and Ijeawele agree to try.

4. What kinds of books will Chizalum read in school, so Adichie asks Ijeawele to think beyond school in Suggestion 5?
(a) Autobiographies, novels, and histories.
(b) Novels, histories, and feminist theory.
(c) Biology texts, histories, and biographies.
(d) Autobiographies, science texts, and feminist theory.

5. What does Adichie propose Ijeawele teach her daughter to overcome all the issues presented in Suggestion 3?
(a) Adichie says to teach Chizalum to research feminism and use its tools to better her own life.
(b) Adichie says to teach Chizalum the difference between gender inequality and sexism.
(c) Adichie says to teach Chizalum how to stand up for herself and teach others about inequality.
(d) Adichie says to teach Chizalum self-reliance, that it is important for her to have independence.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the Introduction, what does Adichie say makes her feel like an expert in a field?

2. What is the idea of the danger Adichie talks about at the start of Suggestion 4?

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

4. What is Ijeawele's daughter's name?

5. 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)?

(see the answer key)

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