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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Suggestion 2 reminds Ijeawele to do what in regards to parenting?

2. Why does Adichie warn her friend about this concept at the start of Suggestion 4?

3. What is Ijeawele's daughter's name?

4. What does Adichie say about her views on feminism to Ijeawele at the start of her Letter?

5. If a husband is not a headmaster according to Adichie, what is a wife not?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Adichie describe the idea of togetherness in Suggestion 2?

2. Why do Adichie reject the idea of saying that a woman is "doing it all" in Suggestion 1?

3. What does it mean to not define oneself solely by motherhood?

4. Why does Adichie feel she might be qualified to respond to her friend's request in the Introduction?

5. What are some areas of language that Chizalum needs to inspect as recommended in Suggestion 6?

6. Why does the reference in Suggestion 4 about Theresa May showcase Feminism Lite?

7. In the closing of Suggestion 2, why does Adichie disagree with her friend, Nwabu, on his perception of being a single dad?

8. What specific example does Adichie provide in Suggestion 3 that conveys how gender roles are nonsense?

9. In relation to toys in Suggestion 3, why is Adichie disturbed by a certain young girl's experience?

10. In Suggestion 1, how do people use tradition in relation to gender inequality?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Igbo tradition is studied throughout the text as being both beneficial and detrimental. Adichie believes that there are pieces of this tradition Chizalum should consider whether they advocate gender equality or still hold onto archaic gender roles. How do you see Igbo tradition in relation to gender equality/inequality as described by Adichie?

Essay Topic 2

Suggestion 6 asks that Chizalum learn how to use language, because it will help her express herself in various ways. Language is presented in many examples. What are some of the ways in which Adichie proves the influence of language and how does she justify these examples?

Essay Topic 3

Authors purposefully choose to structure their texts to provide their ideas and themes in an engaging and thorough manner. Adichie chooses to structure her text in letter format. Why do you believe Adichie chose to separate her ideas into a Letter containing Suggestions and how does that help her get her message across?

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