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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Adichie define the first premise of feminism at the start of her Letter?
(a) The solid independent belief that needs a particular calling.
(b) The solid feeling that women need equality.
(c) The solid unbending belief that you start off with.
(d) The solid bending belief that is malleable and important.

2. What does Adichie suggest Ijeawele do in the coming weeks of motherhood for Suggestion 1?
(a) Adichie suggests that men are not involved with the child's raising.
(b) Adichie suggests that everybody will have opinions, and she should reject them.
(c) Adichie suggests that she be active in her daughter's life and promote strong values.
(d) Adichie suggests that she be kind to herself and ask for help.

3. What do both Adichie and Ijeawele agree to do in regards to the Suggestions?
(a) Adichie and Ijeawele agree to follow feminist principles.
(b) Adichie and Ijeawele agree to try.
(c) Adichie and Ijeawele agree to keep in touch.
(d) Adichie and Ijeawele agree to instill some of the Suggestions.

4. Where will Chizalum see mainstream world values of beauty?
(a) Models, magazines, and older women.
(b) Television, other girls, and magazines.
(c) Magazines, film, and television.
(d) Magazines, billboards, and movies.

5. Who capitalizes on how we teach girls to be?
(a) Sexual predators.
(b) Parents.
(c) Older men.
(d) Older girls.

Short Answer Questions

1. What words does Adichie prefer over "princess"?

2. What is one area of sex that Ijeawele should tell Chizalum about in order to promote healthy notions of sexuality as recommended in Suggestion 12?

3. What does Adichie say needs to be the second part of, "If you criticize X in women, but do not criticize X in men..." (27)?

4. How does Adichie encounter feminism within the child's clothing industry?

5. What is the name of the village where Adichie spent her childhood according to the end of Suggestion 8?

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