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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Instead of being likeable, what does Adichie want Chizalum to be taught?
(a) To be taught to be feminist and cautious.
(b) To be honest and kind.
(c) To be taught to be candid and positive.
(d) To be taught to be honest and generous.

2. If Philip May were prime minister, what word might we hear in reference to his wife as discussed in Suggestion 4?
(a) Inferior.
(b) Advocate.
(c) Supportive.
(d) Beautiful.

3. What is the name of the village where Adichie spent her childhood according to the end of Suggestion 8?
(a) Ogbomosa.
(b) Ezi-Abba.
(c) Chudi.
(d) Asaba.

4. What is one way a new mother can approach parenting as recommended in Suggestion 1?
(a) Do take the advice of her husband seriously.
(b) Do listen to other Igbo mothers.
(c) Do not follow others' ways.
(d) Do not assume you know everything.

5. What part of African culture does Adichie believe needs to be taught as mentioned in Suggestion 9?
(a) Independence and toughness.
(b) Beauty and resilience.
(c) Thoughtfulness and resilience.
(d) Kindess and work ethic.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the main point of Suggestion 9?

3. What do both Adichie and Ijeawele agree to do in regards to the Suggestions?

4. What is a phase that Adichie associates with the notion that caregiving and domestic work are singularly female domains?

5. Why does it matter what Ijeawele says to her child in Suggestion 6?

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