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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Adichie propose Ijeawele teach her daughter to overcome all the issues presented in Suggestion 3?
(a) Adichie says to teach Chizalum self-reliance, that it is important for her to have independence.
(b) Adichie says to teach Chizalum the difference between gender inequality and sexism.
(c) Adichie says to teach Chizalum how to stand up for herself and teach others about inequality.
(d) Adichie says to teach Chizalum to research feminism and use its tools to better her own life.

2. As mentioned in Suggestion 9, what will Ijeawele have to teach Chizalum, because education does not?
(a) Ijeawele needs to teach pride.
(b) Ijeawele needs to teach kindness.
(c) Ijeawele needs to teach feminism.
(d) Ijeawele needs to teach proper etiquette.

3. In the Introduction, what does Adichie say makes her feel like an expert in a field?
(a) Adichie has spoken publicly about it.
(b) Adichie has had researched the subject for many hours.
(c) Adichie teaches the subject.
(d) Adichie speaks with other experts about it.

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

5. What does Adichie recommend in Suggestion 6 for Ijeawele to do in order to teach Chizalum about language?
(a) Chizalum will have to study language and each word's various meanings.
(b) Chizalum will have to learn both her native language and English.
(c) Chizalum will need to question her own language first.
(d) Chizalum will have to listen to others' language more than her own.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is it important that Chizalum reject gender roles from the beginning as stated in Suggestion 3?

2. As mentioned in Suggestion 3, what idea needs to be questioned as far as women's roles in marriage?

3. What does Adichie introduce as a true Igbo tradition in Suggestion 1?

4. Toward the middle of Suggestion 1, Adichie identifies what trait as being important to motherhood?

5. What does Adichie truly wish for Chizalum in relation to marriage?

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