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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the issue with the word "princess" as presented in Suggestion 6?
(a) The word says that there are no queens, only princesses.
(b) The word is too feminine.
(c) The word is loaded with assumptions.
(d) The word assumes that all girls want to wear pretty pink dresses.

2. What does the absurd idea of "men will be men" mean at the start of the letter?
(a) The phrase implies that men will do what they want no matter what the women say.
(b) This phrase implies that men have a lower standard.
(c) The phrase means that men should only have male friends.
(d) The phrase says that men can get angry at women and not be held uncountable.

3. At the end of Suggestion 2, praise for fathers it put into question. Why does Adichie believe this is an important concept to be analyzed?
(a) Adichie promotes that fathers should be overly praised, so that they are more active in their child's life.
(b) Adichie thinks is is ridiculous that a father be more revered than a mother when the mother is the actually the one who does most of the work; she deserves more praise.
(c) Adichie promotes the notion that fathers do not deserve additional gratitude or praise for bringing a child into the world just as the mothers do; the child belongs equally to them.
(d) Adichie recognizes that men need recognition to be more involved in their child's lives, so it is necessary.

4. What does Adichie decide to do as a response to Ijeawele's request in the Introduction?
(a) Adichie decides to speak with Ijeawele's daughter.
(b) Adichie decides to speak with Ijeawele.
(c) Adichie decides to write a letter.
(d) Adichie decides to write a book.

5. As mentioned in Suggestion 3, what idea needs to be questioned as far as women's roles in marriage?
(a) The idea that women are prizes.
(b) The idea that women are caretakers.
(c) The idea that women are mothers.
(d) The idea that women must agree with their husbands on matters of finance.

6. As stated in the Introduction, how long ago did the author, Adichie, receive a request her for advice?
(a) 5 years ago.
(b) 1 year ago.
(c) 2 years ago.
(d) 10 years ago.

7. At the end of Suggestion 1, Adichie says that we should be asking a certain question of parents. What is that question?
(a) How to best support children growing up to be functioning adults.
(b) How to best support parents in their combined duties at work and home.
(c) How to best support mothers in the workforce.
(d) How to best support fathers in their new roles as equal parents.

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

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

10. How long has Adichie known Ijeawele as mentioned in the Introduction?
(a) Since childhood.
(b) Since they both joined a local club.
(c) Since high school.
(d) Since college.

11. Before British Colonialism, what other activity did women do in Nigeria?
(a) Women taught.
(b) Women mothered babies.
(c) Women farmed.
(d) Women worked.

12. 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 tell Chizalum that it is a bad trait of some people, and she should stay away.
(d) Adichie recommends Ijeawele point out examples of the word and how to argue against them.

13. How does Adichie encounter feminism within the child's clothing industry?
(a) Adichie sees the separation of colors based on genders, and she is determined to change the clothing industry.
(b) Adichie sees that colors are unrightfully associated with genders, and that the boy colors are more vibrant and varied.
(c) Adichie sees the bountiful amount of colors that are available to both genders.
(d) Adichie sees that colors are unrightfully associated with genders, and that girls should always wear blue to protest this.

14. In relation to education, Adichie says that Chizalum would be more knowledgable if she did what?
(a) Not go to school and just read books.
(b) Go to a good school and complete all assignments.
(c) Not go to school and just research online.
(d) Work hard at school and read newspapers.

15. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Adichie argue that women do not need to be championed or revered at the end of Suggestion 6?

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

3. How does Adichie feel about work as recommended in Suggestion 3?

4. What is the idea of the danger Adichie talks about at the start of Suggestion 4?

5. In the Introduction, what does Adichie say makes her feel like an expert in a field?

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