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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 truly wish for Chizalum in relation to marriage?
(a) A relationship that is comfortable, joy-filled, and marriage is a conversation.
(b) A relationship that is easy, supportive, and marriage is decided by the woman.
(c) A relationship that is equal and blissful where marriage is not required.
(d) A relationship that fills her with happiness and is equal.

2. What does Adichie introduce as a true Igbo tradition in Suggestion 1?
(a) The mother staying home.
(b) A double-income family.
(c) The mother working and raising the children.
(d) The father working and the mother staying at home.

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

4. What part of African culture does Adichie believe needs to be taught as mentioned in Suggestion 9?
(a) Kindess and work ethic.
(b) Beauty and resilience.
(c) Independence and toughness.
(d) Thoughtfulness and resilience.

5. What does Adichie believe is the most important thing in life, as stated in Suggestion 13?
(a) Feminism.
(b) Love.
(c) Dignity.
(d) Independence.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Adichie ask Ijeawele to do for Chizalum's sense of self at the start of Suggestion 9?

2. Right before Adichie signs-off her letter, what does she ask Ijeawele?

3. As stated in the Introduction, how long ago did the author, Adichie, receive a request her for advice?

4. As mentioned in Suggestion 9, what will Ijeawele have to teach Chizalum, because education does not?

5. What does Adichie recommend in Suggestion 6 for Ijeawele to do in order to teach Chizalum about language?

(see the answer key)

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