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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Suggestions 10 - 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When should Chizalum receive praise as textually stated in Suggestion 8?
(a) Chizalum needs praise when she speaks truthfully, takes a stand, and is kind to others.
(b) Chizalum needs praise when she does well in school and is kind to others.
(c) Chizalum needs praise when she is open and honest.
(d) Chizalum needs praise when she speaks truthfully, argues against others, and is brave.

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) Being active in instilling feministic notions at an early age.
(d) Parenting equally with a partner.

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

4. Because of the previous recommendations in Suggestion 3, Adichie asks that Chizalum be given what?
(a) To be seen as an individual.
(b) To battle gender roles.
(c) To learn how to fight misogyny.
(d) To be a subservient woman.

5. Why does it make more sense for women to have many sexual partners according to Adichie?
(a) There is a larger genetic pool, so there are greater chances of bearing offspring who will flourish.
(b) There is a smaller genetic pool, which means natural selection will choose the strongest children to survive.
(c) There is a stronger genetical pool, which enables women to raise more children.
(d) There is a larger genetic pool, so there it is more likely the children will be smart.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is one area of sex that Ijeawele should tell Chizalum about in order to promote healthy notions of sexuality as recommended in Suggestion 12?

2. What kind of sports does Adichie suggest Chizalum participate in?

3. Before British Colonialism, what other activity did women do in Nigeria?

4. How long has Adichie known Ijeawele as mentioned in the Introduction?

5. Why does Adichie warn her friend about this concept at the start of Suggestion 4?

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