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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. At the start of Suggestion 14, Adichie suggest that oppression be taught, but not to turn the oppressed into what?
(a) Saints.
(b) Martyrs.
(c) Servants.
(d) Homeless people.

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

3. 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, argues against others, and is brave.
(d) Chizalum needs praise when she speaks truthfully, takes a stand, and is kind to others.

4. As mentioned in Suggestion 12, what happened at the seminar Adichie and Ijeawele went to?
(a) The seminar told the girls that men would come after them at earlier ages.
(b) The seminar threatened that talking to boys would end up with girls being pregnant or disgraced.
(c) The seminar threatened that girls should not ever speak with boys, because boys are bad news.
(d) The seminar suggested that girls wait until marriage to engage in relations with boys.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Adichie feel about Chizalum wearing make-up?

2. What does Adichie's nickname mean?

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

4. At the end of the text, what is Adichie's last wish for Chizalum?

5. Who are social norms created by?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Why would Adichie support Chizalum wearing make-up and fashion as mentioned in Suggestion 10?

4. What was the sexuality seminar about mentioned at the start of Suggestion 12?

5. What are the reasons Adichie identifies marriage proposals as examples of sexism?

6. What happens in Igbo tradition if a woman wants to leave her husband?

7. What is so upsetting to Adichie at the start of Suggestion 8, because of the pressure to be liked?

8. What are some examples of the harmfulness of likeability in girls and women, according to Adichie?

9. What is insinuated when a woman claims not to be feminist according to Adichie in Suggestion 14?

10. Why should marriage never be spoken of as an achievement as mentioned at the start of Suggestion 7?

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