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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the sad truth mentioned at the end of Suggestion 4?
(a) Society is uncomfortable with powerful women due to traditions.
(b) Women have to disguise their power.
(c) Our world is full of men and women who do not like powerful woman.
(d) Semi-feminists are taking over America.

2. What is the better alternative to saying, "Don't you know you're old enough to find a husband?" (27)?
(a) You are old enough to help your mother.
(b) You are old enough to go to college.
(c) You are old enough to take care of children.
(d) You are old enough to find a job.

3. At the start of Suggestion 7, what does Adichie mention about gender equality in relationships?
(a) Women automatically have to be subservient to men.
(b) Men abuse their power, and women have to abide by their rules.
(c) Women sacrifice more at a loss to themselves, because they have to maintain an uneven exchange.
(d) Women sacrifice more at their expense, because men are superior.

4. What does a woman have to be successful at to keep her own name, according to Adichie's friends (33)?
(a) Women need to be involved in politics.
(b) Women need to be hardworking mothers.
(c) Women need to be successful at work.
(d) Women need to be single mothers.

5. What is a fear that Adichie recognizes that mothers have about fathers in Suggestion 2?
(a) Adichie recommends that Ijeawele should not expect Chudi to do everything perfectly.
(b) Adichie suggests that Ijeawele not let Chudi handle the bathing and feeding, because those are duties of a mother.
(c) Adichie suggests that Ijeawele oversee all interactions between Chudi and their daughter.
(d) Adichie recommends that Ijeawele watch Chudi with the baby's upbringing and provide advice.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the issue with the word "princess" as presented in Suggestion 6?

2. What is the name of the village where Adichie spent her childhood according to the end of Suggestion 8?

3. At the start of Suggestion 4, what does Adichie warn her friend about?

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

5. What question does Adichie's friend, Ijeawele, ask her at the start of the text?

(see the answer key)

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