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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Toward the middle of Suggestion 1, Adichie identifies what trait as being important to motherhood?
(a) Being active in instilling feministic notions at an early age.
(b) Parenting equally with a partner.
(c) Giving oneself room to fail.
(d) Always reaching for perfectionism.

2. How can Chizalum overcome static gender roles as recommended at the end of Suggestion 10?
(a) Chizalum can overcome them if she spends time with her father and becomes familiar with good men.
(b) Chizalum can overcome them if she is given the knowledge to identify with other strong feminists.
(c) Chizalum can overcome them if she has been provided with familiarity of alternatives.
(d) Chizalum can overcome them if she listens to Ijeawele and follows her example.

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

4. In Suggestion 13, what does Adichie say we teach girls but not boys about love?
(a) The need to love themselves.
(b) The need to compliment the other gender.
(c) The need to cherish marriage.
(d) The need to sacrifice themselves.

5. Who does Adichie particularly admire as an African American feminist?
(a) Ama Ata Aidoo.
(b) Florynce Kennedy.
(c) Dora Akunyili.
(d) Muthoni Likmani.

Short Answer Questions

1. What example does Adichie provide that bolster her notions of feminism in Suggestion 3?

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

3. How does Adichie define the first premise of feminism at the start of her Letter?

4. How does Adichie encounter feminism within the child's clothing industry?

5. How does Adichie recommend Chizalum feel if she has to say "no" to a man sexually?

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