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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Adichie says it is not enough to raise a daughter you can speak to about sex, but rather, Ijeawele needs to provide what other skill as well?
(a) Ijeawele needs to give Chizalum the physical instructions on how to be safe about sex.
(b) Ijeawele needs to give Chizalum the language to talk to her.
(c) Ijeawele needs to give Chizalum the opportunity to speak with her father as well.
(d) Ijeawele needs to give Chizalum the freedom to also not speak with her.

2. At the end of Suggestion 13, how does a healthy financial relationship look?
(a) Women need to provide.
(b) The role of money should be 50-50.
(c) Men need to provide.
(d) The role of whoever can provide provides.

3. What is one argument that Adichie makes about the difficulty for women to have to change their names after marriage?
(a) Women have to change their passports, signatures, social security numbers, and phone numbers.
(b) Women have to change passports, drivers' licenses, signatures, initials, and bank accounts.
(c) Women have to change credit cards, mortgage documents, and children's last names.
(d) Women have to change passports, birth certificates, business licenses, and checking accounts.

4. How does Adichie recommend Chizalum feel if she has to say "no" to a man sexually?
(a) Happy.
(b) Elated.
(c) In control.
(d) Proud.

5. At a baptism Adichie attend for a baby girl, wishes were written for the girl's future. What did the one wish say that Adichie found troubling?
(a) I wish for you a good husband.
(b) I wish for you to have many sons.
(c) I wish for you to be quiet and listen.
(d) I wish for you to be a beautiful girl.

6. What is the main point of Suggestion 9?
(a) Allow Chizalum the responsibility of choosing her own friends.
(b) Give Chizalum the freedom to choose any profession.
(c) Allow Chizalum to do anything the things she wants.
(d) Give Chizalum a sense of identity.

7. What does Adichie ask Ijeawele to do for Chizalum's sense of self at the start of Suggestion 9?
(a) Let her grow up to think of herself as a proud Igbo woman.
(b) Let her grow up combatting Igbo stereotypes.
(c) Let her grow up knowing she is loved by both parents.
(d) Let her grow up valuing intellect and hard work.

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

9. What is an odd practice of marriage that most societies follow and Adichie thinks is a sign of inequality?
(a) Women usually prepare the wedding.
(b) Men propose by bending down on one knee.
(c) Men have wild bachelors' parties.
(d) Women do not propose for marriage.

10. What kind of sports does Adichie suggest Chizalum participate in?
(a) Running and tennis.
(b) Sports that involve a high-level of physical energy.
(c) Swimming and volleyball.
(d) Any kind of sports.

11. According to Suggestion 10, what does Ijeawele need to be deliberate about?
(a) Engaging Chizalum with her work ethic.
(b) Engaging Chizalum with her pride.
(c) Engaging Chizalum with her appearance.
(d) Engaging Chizalum with her sense of identity.

12. What should Chizalum do if another child takes her toy?
(a) Chizalum should let it go and find another toy.
(b) Chizalum should fight the other child for what is hers.
(c) Chizalum should take it back.
(d) Chizalum should share.

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

14. When should Chizalum receive praise as textually stated in Suggestion 8?
(a) Chizalum needs praise when she speaks truthfully, argues against others, and is brave.
(b) Chizalum needs praise when she speaks truthfully, takes a stand, and is kind to others.
(c) Chizalum needs praise when she does well in school and is kind to others.
(d) Chizalum needs praise when she is open and honest.

15. How does Adichie's choice about her name represent a specific bigger issue as she states in Suggestion 7?
(a) It is a challenge to the idea of what is the norm.
(b) It is a challenge to the idea that women cannot have their own last names, because it goes against Igbo tradition.
(c) It is a challenge to the idea that women can be their own persons.
(d) It is a challenge to the idea of what a female can do with her own name.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Adichie's nickname mean?

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

4. Right before Adichie signs-off her letter, what does she ask Ijeawele?

5. What is one way Chizalum can better understand her appearance?

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