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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is it true progress when a woman does not clap after a man cooks a meal according to Suggestion 6?
(a) Her clapping gives the man the impression that he is good at something that he is not.
(b) When she claps, she is giving unnecessary praise.
(c) When she claps, this implies that cooking is an inherently female act.
(d) Her clapping tells the man that she loves him for his cooking.

2. What is Suggestion 1?
(a) Define yourself by motherhood.
(b) Being a mother is the most important part of being a feminist.
(c) Motherhood is a glorious experience.
(d) Be a full person.

3. What should Chizalum do if anything makes her uncomfortable, according to Suggestion 8?
(a) Speak to the police.
(b) Speak up, say it, and take action.
(c) Speak up, say it, and shout it.
(d) Speak her mother.

4. Adichie says it is not enough to raise a daughter you can speak to about sex, but rather, Ijeawele needs to provide what other skill as well?
(a) Ijeawele needs to give Chizalum the language to talk to her.
(b) Ijeawele needs to give Chizalum the freedom to also not speak with her.
(c) Ijeawele needs to give Chizalum the opportunity to speak with her father as well.
(d) Ijeawele needs to give Chizalum the physical instructions on how to be safe about sex.

5. What is the first descriptor mentioned on Hilary Clinton's Twitter account?
(a) Friend.
(b) Woman.
(c) Wife.
(d) Politician.

Short Answer Questions

1. Suggestion 2 reminds Ijeawele to do what in regards to parenting?

2. How can Chizalum overcome static gender roles as recommended at the end of Suggestion 10?

3. In Suggestion 12, what does Adichie feel is most important when teaching Chizalum language about private parts?

4. According to Suggestion 10, what does Ijeawele need to be deliberate about?

5. What does Suggestion 7 state should never be considered an achievement?

(see the answer key)

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