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

2. What is the wish Adichie makes at the end of Suggestion 8?

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

4. What is one way Chizalum can better understand her appearance?

5. At the start of Suggestion 7, what does Adichie mention about gender equality in relationships?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What parts of Igbo tradition should Chizalum reject to better shape an identity?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Teaching Chizalum about romance and giving her the language to speak about it are imperative to Adichie. She provides many examples as to how Chizalum can have a healthy romantic life and what that should look like. How are these examples useful to Adichie's letter and what overall message do they provide to Chizalum?

Essay Topic 2

At the end of the letter, Adichie tells Ijeawele to respond, "I don't know. It's just the way the world is" (62) to some of Chizalum's more difficult and unanswerable questions. This response will teach Chizalum that there are various interpretations of life. Why do you believe this phrase is useful according to the textual examples and explanations?

Essay Topic 3

In Suggestion 2, there is a debate about how two genders can equally raise a child, and how that equality provides a child with a better understanding of life. How can two parents share the tasks of parenting to ensure equality and devote themselves to giving a child strong background of appropriate gender roles?

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