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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does is the language of help asked to be rejected in Suggestion 2?
(a) The language of help needs to be rejected, because Chudi is not helping by caring for his own child.
(b) The language of help needs to be admonished, because outside help should never be considered.
(c) The language of help should be analyzed, because it should be 50-50 between Ijeawele and Chudi.
(d) The language of help should be rejected, because it implies that the mother cannot do the job herself.

2. At the start of Suggestion 6, how does the author define "language"?
(a) "You will have to question your own language" (26).
(b) "It teaches her what she should value" (26).
(c) "An expensive endeavor" (26).
(d) "The repository of our prejudices, our beliefs, our assumptions" (26).

3. Suggestion 3 presents what overarching idea at the start?
(a) The idea that gender inequality historically is becoming better and more equal.
(b) The idea that gender roles serve a certain purpose at times.
(c) The idea that parenting is not related to gender roles.
(d) The idea that gender roles are absolute nonsense.

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

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

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

7. Toward the middle of Suggestion 1, Adichie identifies what trait as being important to motherhood?
(a) Giving oneself room to fail.
(b) Always reaching for perfectionism.
(c) Being active in instilling feministic notions at an early age.
(d) Parenting equally with a partner.

8. How does Adichie feel about work as recommended in Suggestion 3?
(a) Women should love their work to show their independence.
(b) Women do not have to love their jobs; they have to love what their jobs do for them.
(c) Women do not have to like their jobs; they have to do them well.
(d) Women do not have to have a job; they are allowed to be homemakers.

9. What is one word Adichie recommends replacing X with?
(a) Silence.
(b) Anger.
(c) Abuse.
(d) Pridefulness.

10. How are boys' toys different from girls' in Suggestion 3?
(a) Toys for boys are active and engaging; girls have some active toys, but they are not provided with many options.
(b) Toys for boys are active and involve some sort of doing; girls are passive and mostly dolls.
(c) Toys for boys are blue; girls get pink toys.
(d) Toys for boys are made from wood and metal; toys for girls are plastic or soft.

11. Why is the phrase that "a mother is really in charge behind the scenes" upsetting to feminist thought?
(a) The phrase suggests that women are working harder than their male counterparts.
(b) The phrase gives all the power of real control to men.
(c) The phrase makes one curious about what women are doing behind the scenes.
(d) The phrase implies that women can only have power if it is in disguise.

12. What should Ijeawele do if Chizalum will not read, according to Adichie?
(a) Take away her toys.
(b) Give her candy.
(c) Pay her.
(d) Ground her.

13. Why does it matter what Ijeawele says to her child in Suggestion 6?
(a) Chizalum will learn what is most important.
(b) What Ijeawele say tells her what is good or bad.
(c) Chizalum will use those same words later.
(d) What Ijeawele say teaches Chizalum what she needs to value.

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

15. What is Adichie's concern around young girl's experience with sports?
(a) Adichie worries that girls have parts of themselves silenced and stifled, because sports are male activities.
(b) Adichie wonders if girls should not play sports, because they are too dangerous.
(c) Adichie fears that girls do not reach higher levels of sports because of their upbringings.
(d) Adichie considers how this lack of physical activity affects future health for young girls.

Short Answer Questions

1. Instead of just labeling something "misogynistic," what does Adichie recommend in Suggestion 6?

2. Why is it true progress when a woman does not clap after a man cooks a meal according to Suggestion 6?

3. In Suggestion 6, what does Adichie ask Chizalum to question about men who have empathy for women?

4. What example does Adichie provide that bolster her notions of feminism in Suggestion 3?

5. What is an example that Adichie provides in response to portraying one of the tools at the start of the text?

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