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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Suggestions 7 - 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. If Philip May were prime minister, what word might we hear in reference to his wife as discussed in Suggestion 4?
(a) Advocate.
(b) Inferior.
(c) Beautiful.
(d) Supportive.

2. What does Adichie believe matters most in relation to the theme of Suggestion 1?
(a) Adichie gives the example that mothers worked while they were growing up, and they still turned out well.
(b) Adichie thinks shunning Igbo tradition is the only way to fully follow feminist principles.
(c) Adichie believes that women must reject the idea that motherhood and work are mutually exclusive.
(d) Adichie states that what matters is what you want for yourself, and not what others want.

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

4. What is the Adichie's first thought when her friend makes her request?
(a) Adichie wishes her friend would not ask this question.
(b) Adichie does not know what to write.
(c) Adichie does not understand the question.
(d) Adichie feels that she is not capable of answering.

5. What is the main point of Suggestion 9?
(a) Give Chizalum the freedom to choose any profession.
(b) Allow Chizalum the responsibility of choosing her own friends.
(c) Give Chizalum a sense of identity.
(d) Allow Chizalum to do anything the things she wants.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the one activity that Ijeawele's husband, Chudi, cannot participate in while raising their child?

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

3. What should Ijeawele do if Chizalum will not read, according to Adichie?

4. What is this book a version of?

5. What is the first descriptor found on Bill Clinton's Twitter account?

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