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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 mentioned in Suggestion 3, what idea needs to be questioned as far as women's roles in marriage?
(a) The idea that women are prizes.
(b) The idea that women are mothers.
(c) The idea that women are caretakers.
(d) The idea that women must agree with their husbands on matters of finance.

2. What warning does Adichie make to her friend at the end of the Opening of the Letter?
(a) Ijeawele will not be able to teach all Suggestions, but she should focus on some.
(b) Society will tell Chizalum to be careful how she acts around men.
(c) Chizalum will turn out according to society, but Ijeawele should punish her if she does.
(d) Ijeawele might do everything Adichie suggests, but Chizalum will turn out differently.

3. Why is the phrase that "a mother is really in charge behind the scenes" upsetting to feminist thought?
(a) The phrase gives all the power of real control to men.
(b) The phrase implies that women can only have power if it is in disguise.
(c) The phrase suggests that women are working harder than their male counterparts.
(d) The phrase makes one curious about what women are doing behind the scenes.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In relation to education, Adichie says that Chizalum would be more knowledgable if she did what?

2. What should Ijeawele do if Chizalum will not read, according to Adichie?

3. How does Adichie feel about work as recommended in Suggestion 3?

4. What is the magnificent thing that Ijeawele has done at the start of the letter?

5. What kinds of books will Chizalum read in school, so Adichie asks Ijeawele to think beyond school in Suggestion 5?

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