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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 link does Adichie tell Ijeawele to never make in regards to sexuality at the end of Suggestion 12?
(a) Shame.
(b) Fear.
(c) Anxiety.
(d) Pride.

2. What is the magnificent thing that Ijeawele has done at the start of the letter?
(a) Ijeawele has brought a human being in the world.
(b) Ijeawele has asked for advice.
(c) Ijeawele has brought a feminist into the world.
(d) Ijeawele has left her husband who was unfaithful

3. What type of woman can undermine feminism with her deceiving words and entitlement, according to the end of Suggestion 14?
(a) "I am a woman, but not a feminist" as if a woman who disregards feminism is automatically right.
(b) "I am an anti-feminist" as if an women can make a statement and make feminism obsolete.
(c) "I am a feminist" as if a woman can say these words without any action.
(d) "I am not a feminist" as if anyone born with a vagina can dishonor feminism.

4. What is the sad truth mentioned at the end of Suggestion 4?
(a) Women have to disguise their power.
(b) Semi-feminists are taking over America.
(c) Society is uncomfortable with powerful women due to traditions.
(d) Our world is full of men and women who do not like powerful woman.

5. 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) Her clapping tells the man that she loves him for his cooking.
(c) When she claps, she is giving unnecessary praise.
(d) When she claps, this implies that cooking is an inherently female act.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Adichie feel about Chizalum wearing make-up?

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

3. What is Suggestion 1?

4. What is the issue with the word "princess" as presented in Suggestion 6?

5. What does Adichie believe is the most important thing in life, as stated in Suggestion 13?

(see the answer key)

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