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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Suggestions 13 - 15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As stated in the Introduction, how long ago did the author, Adichie, receive a request her for advice?
(a) 2 years ago.
(b) 1 year ago.
(c) 5 years ago.
(d) 10 years ago.

2. Adichie states that she was in a room full of women and their conversation was primarily about what?
(a) Marriage.
(b) Love.
(c) Men.
(d) Cooking.

3. What does Adichie believe matters most in relation to the theme of Suggestion 1?
(a) Adichie gives the example that mothers worked while they were growing up, and they still turned out well.
(b) Adichie thinks shunning Igbo tradition is the only way to fully follow feminist principles.
(c) Adichie states that what matters is what you want for yourself, and not what others want.
(d) Adichie believes that women must reject the idea that motherhood and work are mutually exclusive.

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

5. What is one word Adichie recommends replacing X with?
(a) Anger.
(b) Abuse.
(c) Pridefulness.
(d) Silence.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When female politicians change their last names to their husband's, what does this mean about society as touched upon in Suggestion 7?

3. What do people who are unkind and dishonest still deserve according to the beginning of Suggestion 14?

4. What kind of opinions does Adichie hope Chizalum has in relation to her opinions?

5. What is the better alternative to saying, "Don't you know you're old enough to find a husband?" (27)?

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