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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Suggestion 12, what does Adichie feel is most important when teaching Chizalum language about private parts?
(a) Ijeawele can give Chizalum most positive language, and Chizalum needs to always use it.
(b) Ijeawele can choose the appropriate words, but Chizalum may rebel.
(c) Ijeawele can decide what names she wants, but they should not be shameful.
(d) Ijeawele can allow Chizalum to choose the language she wants.

2. What differs for Adichie when she is asked about sexism as opposed to racism according to Suggestion 4?
(a) Adichie refuses to speak about racism, because sexism is more important.
(b) Adichie has to prove her reasoning for sexism while racism does not have the same expectation.
(c) Adichie tells people that racism is more deep-seeded, because it has been around longer; sexism is secondary.
(d) Adichie responds in the same manner, because they are both injustices.

3. Why does Adichie warn her friend about this concept at the start of Suggestion 4?
(a) Adichie warns her, because she does not want Ijeawele to become affiliated with the wrong types of feminists.
(b) Adichie warns her, because it is a hollow, appeasing, and bankrupt; it does not require one to fully believe in the cause.
(c) Adichie warns her, because she wants to affirm that feminism is a serious topic.
(d) Adichie warns her, because it is a mean, ineffective, silly interpretation of feminism; it does not require advocacy.

4. In Suggestion 10, when does it say girls stop being physically active?
(a) Girls stop when they discover make-up.
(b) Girls stop when they realize beauty is more important.
(c) Girls stop once boys start making fun of them.
(d) Girls stop when puberty arrives.

5. How will Ijeawele know that child-care work is being equally shared?
(a) Love will blossom and both parents will feel whole.
(b) True equality will exist and hatred toward one another will not be an issue.
(c) A strong relationship will grow, and the child will naturally be raised by both parents.
(d) True equality will exist and resentment does not.

Short Answer Questions

1. At a baptism Adichie attend for a baby girl, wishes were written for the girl's future. What did the one wish say that Adichie found troubling?

2. What is the wish Adichie makes at the end of Suggestion 8?

3. As states in Suggestion 14, what is one topic of discourse related to gender that clashes with feminist thought?

4. Why does Adichie feel is a reason it is difficult for women to keep their names according to Suggestion 7?

5. Adichie specifies that Ijeawele does not need to be what for Chizalum when talking about love?

(see the answer key)

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