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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Adichie leaves Suggestion 3 with a very poignant piece of advice. What is it?
(a) Let Chizalum try, and when she fails, teacher her the correct way.
(b) Let Chizalum try, and even if she does not fully succeed, let her try.
(c) Let Chizalum be herself.
(d) Let Chizalum try certain things that she has the capacity to be successful at, but do not push her too hard.

2. What is a fear that Adichie recognizes that mothers have about fathers in Suggestion 2?
(a) Adichie suggests that Ijeawele oversee all interactions between Chudi and their daughter.
(b) Adichie recommends that Ijeawele should not expect Chudi to do everything perfectly.
(c) Adichie recommends that Ijeawele watch Chudi with the baby's upbringing and provide advice.
(d) Adichie suggests that Ijeawele not let Chudi handle the bathing and feeding, because those are duties of a mother.

3. What is the Adichie's first thought when her friend makes her request?
(a) Adichie does not understand the question.
(b) Adichie does not know what to write.
(c) Adichie feels that she is not capable of answering.
(d) Adichie wishes her friend would not ask this question.

4. What kind of opinions does Adichie hope Chizalum has in relation to her opinions?
(a) Adichie hopes her opinions will be radical, true, and self-promoting.
(b) Adichie hopes her opinions will be informed, humane, and broad-minded.
(c) Adichie hopes her opinions will be honest, specific, and spoken.
(d) Adichie hopes her opinions will be smart, personal, and well-spoken.

5. What is one way a new mother can approach parenting as recommended in Suggestion 1?
(a) Do listen to other Igbo mothers.
(b) Do not assume you know everything.
(c) Do not follow others' ways.
(d) Do take the advice of her husband seriously.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In Suggestion 12, what does Adichie feel is most important when teaching Chizalum language about private parts?

3. What should Ijeawle never link Chizalum's appearance to, according to Suggestion 10?

4. What is the most common biological reason that infers men's superiority found in Suggestion 11?

5. Why does is the language of help asked to be rejected in Suggestion 2?

(see the answer key)

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