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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's friend, Chioma, tell her about being someone people want to be around?
(a) Chioma tells Adichie that people will not like something Adichie wants to say or do.
(b) Chioma tells Adichie to be outspoke and tell her truth no matter what.
(c) Chioma tells Adichie to be quiet and respectful.
(d) Chioma tells Adichie that people will like her if she is famous.

2. Instead of just labeling something "misogynistic," what does Adichie recommend in Suggestion 6?
(a) Adichie recommends Ijeawele tell Chizalum why it is and what would make it not be.
(b) Adichie recommends Ijeawele define the word and provide examples.
(c) Adichie recommends Ijeawele point out examples of the word and how to argue against them.
(d) Adichie recommends Ijeawele tell Chizalum that it is a bad trait of some people, and she should stay away.

3. What does Adichie believe needs more attention: sexism or racism? Why?
(a) Adichie sees sexism as being more important, because it is still unacknowledged as being a real issue, while racism is easily accepted as a problem.
(b) Adichie thinks both ventures are equally important, because they are both forms of persecution.
(c) Adichie thinks racism is at the forefront, but sexism is a close second.
(d) Adichie feels that sexism needs more attention in our present society, because there have been so many examples of violence that have stemmed due to the misunderstanding of this topic.

4. What does Adichie say about her views on feminism to Ijeawele at the start of her Letter?
(a) Feminism is for women only.
(b) Feminism is for both genders.
(c) Feminism is contextual.
(d) Feminism is exciting and powerful.

5. How should Ijeawele exemplify "difference," according to the start of Suggestion 15?
(a) Make difference something Chizalum should always be thinking about.
(b) Make difference ordinary and normal.
(c) Make difference an open discussion with Chizalum.
(d) Make difference a part of every day.

Short Answer Questions

1. What assumption does Adichie make about Chizalum at the start of Suggestion 13?

2. At the start of Suggestion 14, Adichie suggest that oppression be taught, but not to turn the oppressed into what?

3. What does Suggestion 7 state should never be considered an achievement?

4. How does Adichie's choice about her name represent a specific bigger issue as she states in Suggestion 7?

5. What is Ijeawele's daughter's name?

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