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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Adichie believe needs more attention: sexism or racism? Why?
(a) Adichie thinks racism is at the forefront, but sexism is a close second.
(b) Adichie feels that sexism needs more attention in our present society, because there have been so many examples of violence that have stemmed due to the misunderstanding of this topic.
(c) Adichie thinks both ventures are equally important, because they are both forms of persecution.
(d) Adichie sees sexism as being more important, because it is still unacknowledged as being a real issue, while racism is easily accepted as a problem.

2. How does Adichie feel about Chizalum wearing make-up?
(a) Let her wear a little.
(b) Tell her that it is not important.
(c) Let her wear it.
(d) Stop her from wearing it.

3. How does Adichie initially feel about her friend's request for advice?
(a) Adichie feels that it is too huge of a task.
(b) Adichie feels that it is too difficult to explain.
(c) Adichie feels that her friend should already know the answer.
(d) Adichie feels that she is the best person to ask.

4. What does Adichie decide to do as a response to Ijeawele's request in the Introduction?
(a) Adichie decides to speak with Ijeawele.
(b) Adichie decides to write a book.
(c) Adichie decides to write a letter.
(d) Adichie decides to speak with Ijeawele's daughter.

5. What is a phase that Adichie associates with the notion that caregiving and domestic work are singularly female domains?
(a) "Motherhood is more important than work."
(b) "Gender neutrality."
(c) "Doing it all."
(d) "Asking for help."

Short Answer Questions

1. If a husband is not a headmaster according to Adichie, what is a wife not?

2. In Suggestion 10, what does Adichie tell Ijeawele to protect Chizalum from?

3. Adichie leaves Suggestion 3 with a very poignant piece of advice. What is it?

4. Why did Hilary Rodham Clinton eventually drop her maiden name?

5. As stated in the Introduction, how long ago did the author, Adichie, receive a request her for advice?

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