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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was Adichie's Igbo nickname growing up?
(a) Adichie Dike Ada.
(b) Obodo Ada Adichie.
(c) Ada Obodo Dike.
(d) Ada Gladys Dike.

2. At the end of the text, what is Adichie's last wish for Chizalum?
(a) Adichie's last wish is that Chizalum will be healthy, smart, and a professional.
(b) Adichie's last wish is that Chizalum will be kind, feminist, and humane.
(c) Adichie's last wish is that Chizalum will be healthy, happy, and whatever she wants.
(d) Adichie's last wish is that Chizalum be a feminist.

3. 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 an open discussion with Chizalum.
(c) Make difference a part of every day.
(d) Make difference ordinary and normal.

4. Instead of being likeable, what does Adichie want Chizalum to be taught?
(a) To be honest and kind.
(b) To be taught to be feminist and cautious.
(c) To be taught to be candid and positive.
(d) To be taught to be honest and generous.

5. What is the wish Adichie makes at the end of Suggestion 8?
(a) Adichie wishes someone had told her about relationships and female acceptance.
(b) Adichie wishes someone had told her about men in general.
(c) Adichie wishes someone had told her that women have it difficult, but can overcome anything.
(d) Adichie wishes someone had told her about physical appearances and marriage.

6. What does Adichie believe is the most important thing in life, as stated in Suggestion 13?
(a) Love.
(b) Independence.
(c) Feminism.
(d) Dignity.

7. As mentioned in Suggestion 9, what will Ijeawele have to teach Chizalum, because education does not?
(a) Ijeawele needs to teach feminism.
(b) Ijeawele needs to teach pride.
(c) Ijeawele needs to teach kindness.
(d) Ijeawele needs to teach proper etiquette.

8. How does Adichie feel about Chizalum wearing make-up?
(a) Tell her that it is not important.
(b) Stop her from wearing it.
(c) Let her wear it.
(d) Let her wear a little.

9. What does this self, identified by Adichie in Suggestion 8, look like in more descriptive terms?
(a) A self that takes care of a family and works.
(b) A self that is honest and aware of politics.
(c) A self that is honest and aware of the equal humanity of other people.
(d) A self that never holds back or backs down.

10. What should Ijeawle never link Chizalum's appearance to, according to Suggestion 10?
(a) Finding a husband.
(b) Self-worth.
(c) Importance.
(d) Morality.

11. According to Adichie at the end of Suggestion 15, what is one possible meaning of non-judgmental?
(a) I do not care about anything other than myself.
(b) I do not like to listen to others.
(c) I do not see the point of having opinions.
(d) I do not have an opinion about anything.

12. Why is a women's name still about patriarchy according to what people have said to Adichie?
(a) The woman will get married, and her husband will ensure she takes it.
(b) The woman's father's beliefs still demand it.
(c) The woman's father's name is still present.
(d) The woman will end up taking the husband's name in order to handle serious matters.

13. In Suggestion 13, what does Adichie say we teach girls but not boys about love?
(a) The need to sacrifice themselves.
(b) The need to compliment the other gender.
(c) The need to cherish marriage.
(d) The need to love themselves.

14. What is the consequence of gender inequality in relationships as stated in Suggestion 7?
(a) There is an inequality, which is why you see men and women fight, and men always win.
(b) There is an imbalance, which is why you see two women fighting over a man, while the man remains silent.
(c) There are issues around control, so women rebel, and then men abuse the women to gain control.
(d) There are gender issues, because men and women cannot agree on anything.

15. What is pain traditionally linked to, as mentioned in Suggestion 10?
(a) Hair.
(b) School.
(c) Growth.
(d) Boys.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Adichie truly wish for Chizalum in relation to marriage?

2. What point does Adichie make about the inequality of marriage proposals against her opposing "less than" feminsits?

3. Why does Adichie feel is a reason it is difficult for women to keep their names according to Suggestion 7?

4. What is the first descriptor found on Bill Clinton's Twitter account?

5. As stated in Suggestion 11, what is a strong personal example of how women are not equal parents in Igbo tradition?

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