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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Adichie propose Ijeawele teach her daughter to overcome all the issues presented in Suggestion 3?
(a) Adichie says to teach Chizalum how to stand up for herself and teach others about inequality.
(b) Adichie says to teach Chizalum self-reliance, that it is important for her to have independence.
(c) Adichie says to teach Chizalum the difference between gender inequality and sexism.
(d) Adichie says to teach Chizalum to research feminism and use its tools to better her own life.

2. What is the magnificent thing that Ijeawele has done at the start of the letter?
(a) Ijeawele has brought a feminist into the world.
(b) Ijeawele has brought a human being in the world.
(c) Ijeawele has left her husband who was unfaithful
(d) Ijeawele has asked for advice.

3. What warning does Adichie make to her friend at the end of the Opening of the Letter?
(a) Ijeawele might do everything Adichie suggests, but Chizalum will turn out differently.
(b) Chizalum will turn out according to society, but Ijeawele should punish her if she does.
(c) Ijeawele will not be able to teach all Suggestions, but she should focus on some.
(d) Society will tell Chizalum to be careful how she acts around men.

4. Because of the previous recommendations in Suggestion 3, Adichie asks that Chizalum be given what?
(a) To be seen as an individual.
(b) To be a subservient woman.
(c) To battle gender roles.
(d) To learn how to fight misogyny.

5. What charge does Adichie take seriously according to her Letter?
(a) How to raise an independent thinker.
(b) How to raise a feminist.
(c) How to raise a religious woman.
(d) How to raise a strong woman.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kinds of books will Chizalum read in school, so Adichie asks Ijeawele to think beyond school in Suggestion 5?

2. What is the main point of Suggestion 9?

3. What does Adichie ask Ijeawele to do for Chizalum's sense of self at the start of Suggestion 9?

4. What is this book a version of?

5. In Suggestion 6, what does Adichie ask Chizalum to question about men who have empathy for women?

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