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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What are some other reasons Adichie gives for keeping her last name?
(a) Adichie signifies her Igbo culture, and she does not want to take on her American husband's name and lose that.
(b) Adichie is the name her mother has always called her, and it means strength in Igbo.
(c) Adichie is the only name she has ever known.
(d) Adichie is the name she has had since birth, the name that has traveled with her through life's milestones.

3. In Suggestion 8, what is it that we, our society, teach girls?
(a) Society teaches girls to be likeable, to be honest, and to be kind.
(b) Society teaches girls to be shy, to be good listeners, and to be uplifting wives.
(c) Society teaches girls to be likeable, to be nice, and to be false.
(d) Society teaches girls to be strong, smart, and outgoing.

4. What does Adichie truly wish for Chizalum in relation to marriage?
(a) A relationship that is comfortable, joy-filled, and marriage is a conversation.
(b) A relationship that fills her with happiness and is equal.
(c) A relationship that is equal and blissful where marriage is not required.
(d) A relationship that is easy, supportive, and marriage is decided by the woman.

5. What is the first descriptor mentioned on Hilary Clinton's Twitter account?
(a) Politician.
(b) Woman.
(c) Wife.
(d) Friend.

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

7. What part of African culture does Adichie believe needs to be taught as mentioned in Suggestion 9?
(a) Beauty and resilience.
(b) Kindess and work ethic.
(c) Independence and toughness.
(d) Thoughtfulness and resilience.

8. What is the name of the village where Adichie spent her childhood according to the end of Suggestion 8?
(a) Ezi-Abba.
(b) Ogbomosa.
(c) Asaba.
(d) Chudi.

9. At the end of Suggestion 12, what is the main argument Adichie makes about female periods?
(a) If periods did not exist, the human species would not be here.
(b) If periods lasted for a shorter period of time, women would have less live births.
(c) If periods did not last as long as they do, they would have too many children.
(d) If periods did not exist, women would have less children.

10. As states in Suggestion 14, what is one topic of discourse related to gender that clashes with feminist thought?
(a) Discourse that assumes women are morally better than men.
(b) Discourse that centers around the female body and appearance.
(c) Discourse that does not recognize women at all.
(d) Discourse that says women are stronger parents than men.

11. What does Adichie's friend, Chioma, tell her about being someone people want to be around?
(a) Chioma tells Adichie that people will not like something Adichie wants to say or do.
(b) Chioma tells Adichie that people will like her if she is famous.
(c) Chioma tells Adichie to be outspoke and tell her truth no matter what.
(d) Chioma tells Adichie to be quiet and respectful.

12. Right before Adichie signs-off her letter, what does she ask Ijeawele?
(a) Adichie asks if Ijeawele will respond with a response.
(b) Adichie asks if Ijeawele has a headache after reading the long letter.
(c) Adichie asks if Ijeawele has learned much from her letter.
(d) Adichie asks if Ijeawele will still raise her daughter feminist.

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

14. What link does Adichie tell Ijeawele to never make in regards to sexuality at the end of Suggestion 12?
(a) Anxiety.
(b) Fear.
(c) Pride.
(d) Shame.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When does Adichie say Ijeawele should talk to Chizalum about sex?

2. In Suggestion 10, what does Adichie tell Ijeawele to protect Chizalum from?

3. What is one argument that Adichie makes about the difficulty for women to have to change their names after marriage?

4. Adichie states that she was in a room full of women and their conversation was primarily about what?

5. In Suggestion 15, what does Ijeawle need to teach Chizalum as stated in the first sentence?

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