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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As stated in Suggestion 11, what is a strong personal example of how women are not equal parents in Igbo tradition?
(a) Women who insist the husband cooks are beaten when he refuses.
(b) Women who are labelled as dressing inappropriate, even though husbands can wear what they want.
(c) Women who leave bad marriage are not allowed to take their children or see them.
(d) Women who cheat on their husbands cannot come back without being beaten.

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

3. In Suggestion 10, when does it say girls stop being physically active?
(a) Girls stop when puberty arrives.
(b) Girls stop once boys start making fun of them.
(c) Girls stop when they discover make-up.
(d) Girls stop when they realize beauty is more important.

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

5. How should Chizalum feel about being active, according to Adichie in Suggestion 10?
(a) Chizalum should see it as secondary to school.
(b) Chizalum should value it.
(c) Chizalum should not take it too seriously.
(d) Chizalum should make it a high priority.

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

7. In Suggestion 9, what is one part of Igbo culture that should be not valued?
(a) Materialism.
(b) Tradition.
(c) Racism.
(d) Physical beauty.

8. How does Adichie describe female misogyny in Suggestion 14?
(a) Women in the world who do not like other women just like men.
(b) Feminists who want equality but do nothing to actual change perspectives.
(c) Feminist believers who still do not fully understand the principles of feminism.
(d) Women in the world who are against men, but also believe women are less superior.

9. 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 physical appearances and marriage.
(c) Adichie wishes someone had told her that women have it difficult, but can overcome anything.
(d) Adichie wishes someone had told her about men in general.

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

11. What are some skills to teach Chizalum about inequality and privilege?
(a) Household help is exactly that, help, so treat them that way until they prove to be very good at their jobs.
(b) Household help is human and greet the driver.
(c) Household help should be left alone and tip your driver.
(d) Household help needs to be given direction and rich people should be treated like they are rich.

12. How does Adichie address homosexuality on Page 62?
(a) Some people are gay and some are not.
(b) Some people are gay and that is fine.
(c) Some people are gay, and they would be ostracized in Nigeria.
(d) Igbo tradition goes against homosexuality, but Chizalum can do what she prefers.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is an odd practice of marriage that most societies follow and Adichie thinks is a sign of inequality?

2. What does this self, identified by Adichie in Suggestion 8, look like in more descriptive terms?

3. What should Chizalum do if anything makes her uncomfortable, according to Suggestion 8?

4. What does a woman have to be successful at to keep her own name, according to Adichie's friends (33)?

5. What is the consequence of gender inequality in relationships as stated in Suggestion 7?

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