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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. What does this self, identified by Adichie in Suggestion 8, look like in more descriptive terms?
(a) A self that is honest and aware of politics.
(b) A self that is honest and aware of the equal humanity of other people.
(c) A self that takes care of a family and works.
(d) A self that never holds back or backs down.

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

3. What assumption does Adichie make about Chizalum at the start of Suggestion 13?
(a) Adichie assumes that she will have a difficult time if she is homosexual.
(b) Adichie assumes that she will have many suitors.
(c) Adichie assumes that she will not have a boyfriend until she is ready.
(d) Adichie assumes that she will be heterosexual.

4. Who else should Chizalum be surrounded by aside from a village of Aunties?
(a) A village of grandmothers.
(b) A village of small children.
(c) A village of uncles.
(d) A village of smart women.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. Suggestion 13 says that Ijeawele needs to teach Chizalum that love is not only about giving. Love is also about what?

2. What is one benefit Adichie mentions of teaching Chizalum about difference?

3. In Suggestion 9, what is one part of Igbo culture that should be not valued?

4. How can Chizalum overcome static gender roles as recommended at the end of Suggestion 10?

5. What link does Adichie tell Ijeawele to never make in regards to sexuality at the end of Suggestion 12?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What physical mainstream world values will Chizalum encounter as mentioned on Page 46?

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

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

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

7. At the start of Suggestion 15, what does Adichie request of Ijeawele in teaching Chizalum about difference?

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

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

10. What are some examples in Suggestion 11 where biology is used for/against gender expectation?

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