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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Adichie identifies two "Feminist Tools" for Ijeawele to consider. What are they?
(a) Women must be treated equally, and men are not superior.
(b) Women matter equally, and feminist voice is very important.
(c) Women need a voice and a space to be heard.
(d) Women matter equally, and can you reverse notions that are appropriate for both genders.

2. What should women not be apologetic about as recommended in Suggestion 10?
(a) Women should not apologize for liking fashion.
(b) Women should not apologize for pursuing masculine professions.
(c) Women should not apologize for being educated.
(d) Women should not apologize for being outspoken.

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

4. In relation to education, Adichie says that Chizalum would be more knowledgable if she did what?
(a) Go to a good school and complete all assignments.
(b) Not go to school and just research online.
(c) Work hard at school and read newspapers.
(d) Not go to school and just read books.

5. Who else should Chizalum be surrounded by aside from a village of Aunties?
(a) A village of grandmothers.
(b) A village of uncles.
(c) A village of smart women.
(d) A village of small children.

Short Answer Questions

1. What warning does Adichie make to her friend at the end of the Opening of the Letter?

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

3. In Suggestion 10, when does it say girls stop being physically active?

4. What is a fear that Adichie recognizes that mothers have about fathers in Suggestion 2?

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

(see the answer key)

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