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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Suggestions 10 - 12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Suggestion 6, what does Adichie ask Chizalum to question about men who have empathy for women?
(a) Chizalum should question men who only accept women who are beautiful rather than for what they do.
(b) Chizalum should question men who only see women as rational rather than individuals.
(c) Chizalum should question all men's motives when it comes to empathizing with women.
(d) Chizalum should question men who see women as objects and not people.

2. Why does Adichie feel is a reason it is difficult for women to keep their names according to Suggestion 7?
(a) Keeping their names means they are too feminine.
(b) Keeping their names requires energy - mental, emotional, even physical.
(c) Keeping their names makes their husbands angry, and they treat them poorly.
(d) Keeping their names implies that they are not committed to their husbands.

3. What are some skills to teach Chizalum about inequality and privilege?
(a) Household help is exactly that, help, so treat them that way until they prove to be very good at their jobs.
(b) Household help needs to be given direction and rich people should be treated like they are rich.
(c) Household help is human and greet the driver.
(d) Household help should be left alone and tip your driver.

4. How are boys' toys different from girls' in Suggestion 3?
(a) Toys for boys are blue; girls get pink toys.
(b) Toys for boys are active and engaging; girls have some active toys, but they are not provided with many options.
(c) Toys for boys are made from wood and metal; toys for girls are plastic or soft.
(d) Toys for boys are active and involve some sort of doing; girls are passive and mostly dolls.

5. Suggestion 2 reminds Ijeawele to do what in regards to parenting?
(a) Do it with passion.
(b) Do it with only the child's best interest at heart.
(c) Do it knowing you will have to take a submissive role.
(d) Do it together.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of beauty will Chizalum notice is valued, according to Adichie?

2. Why is a women's name still about patriarchy according to what people have said to Adichie?

3. In Suggestion 10, when does it say girls stop being physically active?

4. What does Adichie recommend in Suggestion 6 for Ijeawele to do in order to teach Chizalum about language?

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

(see the answer key)

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