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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Suggestions 7 - 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Adichie define the first premise of feminism at the start of her Letter?
(a) The solid independent belief that needs a particular calling.
(b) The solid feeling that women need equality.
(c) The solid bending belief that is malleable and important.
(d) The solid unbending belief that you start off with.

2. At the end of Suggestion 5, what does the author state as a "worthy investment"?
(a) Reading with Chizalum every day.
(b) Paying Chizalum to read.
(c) Giving Chizalum time each day to read.
(d) Telling Chizalum about the importance of reading.

3. 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 self-reliance, that it is important for her to have independence.
(c) Adichie says to teach Chizalum how to stand up for herself and teach others about inequality.
(d) Adichie says to teach Chizalum the difference between gender inequality and sexism.

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

5. What should Ijeawele do if Chizalum will not read, according to Adichie?
(a) Ground her.
(b) Take away her toys.
(c) Pay her.
(d) Give her candy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are some other reasons Adichie gives for keeping her last name?

2. How does Adichie's choice about her name represent a specific bigger issue as she states in Suggestion 7?

3. What is the first descriptor mentioned on Hilary Clinton's Twitter account?

4. What should Chizalum do if another child takes her toy?

5. What does this self, identified by Adichie in Suggestion 8, look like in more descriptive terms?

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