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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is the shame we attach to female sexuality truly about, according to Suggestion 12?
(a) Family values.
(b) Male dominance.
(c) Biology.
(d) Control.

3. What should Chizalum do if anything makes her uncomfortable, according to Suggestion 8?
(a) Speak up, say it, and take action.
(b) Speak up, say it, and shout it.
(c) Speak her mother.
(d) Speak to the police.

4. 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, happy, and whatever she wants.
(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, smart, and a professional.
(d) Adichie's last wish is that Chizalum be a feminist.

5. 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 are issues around control, so women rebel, and then men abuse the women to gain control.
(c) There are gender issues, because men and women cannot agree on anything.
(d) There is an imbalance, which is why you see two women fighting over a man, while the man remains silent.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What should Chizalum do if another child takes her toy?

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

4. Why do girls remain silenced when abused, as mentioned in Suggestion 8?

5. What does Suggestion 7 state should never be considered an achievement?

Short Essay Questions

1. At the start of Suggestion 9, why does Adichie think Igbo culture is vital to Chizalum's identity?

2. What recommendation does Adichie make for married couples to embark on together?

3. What specific topics and examples can Ijeawele bring into a conversation about difference?

4. Why is Adichie struck by the difference of conversations about love with women and then men?

5. At the end of Suggestion 10, why does Adichie say that she cannot overstate the power of alternatives?

6. In Suggestion 14, why does Adichie ask Chizalum to not treat the oppressed like saints?

7. As made in Suggestion 10, what are some ways that Ijeawele can engage Chizalum with her appearance?

8. In Suggestion 7, what is the Adichie's issue with titles, such as Mr. Ms. and Mrs.?

9. How can Ijeawele be prepared for Chizalum to have sex before 18 as stated in Suggestion 12?

10. Why does Adichie recommend Chizalum not be taught to be non-judgmental at the end of Suggestion 15?

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