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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 should Ijeawele do about the onslaught of white beauty Chizalum will see?
(a) Ijeawele needs to emphasize the ways that black people are better than white people.
(b) Ijeawele needs to show her the enduring beauty and resilience of Africans and black people.
(c) Ijeawele needs to show her the negatives of being white.
(d) Ijeawele needs to show her that black people are equal to whites in beauty, education, and capability.

2. In Suggestion 12, what does Adichie feel is most important when teaching Chizalum language about private parts?
(a) Ijeawele can allow Chizalum to choose the language she wants.
(b) Ijeawele can choose the appropriate words, but Chizalum may rebel.
(c) Ijeawele can decide what names she wants, but they should not be shameful.
(d) Ijeawele can give Chizalum most positive language, and Chizalum needs to always use it.

3. How does Adichie think children should be named in an argument against Igbo tradition?
(a) Children should not all be given masculine names; it is sexist.
(b) Children should be named by their grandparents.
(c) Children should have the mother's choice of first name, because the last name is from the father.
(d) Children should have the father's choice of first and last name.

4. What is an example of major feminism in Nigeria?
(a) Women have the right to own property whether they are good or not.
(b) Women can leave their husbands if they beat them.
(c) Men are not allowed to own land, unless their wives approve.
(d) Men cannot steal from women under any circumstances.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the shame we attach to female sexuality truly about, according to Suggestion 12?

2. What part of African culture does Adichie believe needs to be taught as mentioned in Suggestion 9?

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

4. What are some skills to teach Chizalum about inequality and privilege?

5. As mentioned in Suggestion 9, what will Ijeawele have to teach Chizalum, because education does not?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. Why does Adichie think that schooling will not teach Chizalum all that she needs to know?

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

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