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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Suggestion 10, how does Adichie say children learn?
(a) By trial and error.
(b) By example.
(c) By failing and learning from mistakes.
(d) By forging their own paths.

2. Why do girls remain silenced when abused, as mentioned in Suggestion 8?
(a) Girls do not know who to talk to.
(b) Girls do not know what to do.
(c) Girls are afraid their abusers will come after them.
(d) Girls want to be nice.

3. Adichie leaves Suggestion 3 with a very poignant piece of advice. What is it?
(a) Let Chizalum be herself.
(b) Let Chizalum try, and even if she does not fully succeed, let her try.
(c) Let Chizalum try, and when she fails, teacher her the correct way.
(d) Let Chizalum try certain things that she has the capacity to be successful at, but do not push her too hard.

4. Suggestion 2 reminds Ijeawele to do what in regards to parenting?
(a) Do it knowing you will have to take a submissive role.
(b) Do it with passion.
(c) Do it with only the child's best interest at heart.
(d) Do it together.

5. What is the main point of Suggestion 9?
(a) Allow Chizalum the responsibility of choosing her own friends.
(b) Give Chizalum a sense of identity.
(c) Allow Chizalum to do anything the things she wants.
(d) Give Chizalum the freedom to choose any profession.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Suggestion 9, what is one part of Igbo culture that should be not valued?

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

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

4. What does Adichie believe needs more attention: sexism or racism? Why?

5. What part of African culture does Adichie believe needs to be taught as mentioned in Suggestion 9?

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