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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Introduction.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Adichie decide to do as a response to Ijeawele's request in the Introduction?
(a) Adichie decides to write a book.
(b) Adichie decides to write a letter.
(c) Adichie decides to speak with Ijeawele's daughter.
(d) Adichie decides to speak with Ijeawele.

3. How does Adichie initially feel about her friend's request for advice?
(a) Adichie feels that it is too huge of a task.
(b) Adichie feels that it is too difficult to explain.
(c) Adichie feels that her friend should already know the answer.
(d) Adichie feels that she is the best person to ask.

4. 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) Ijeawele will not be able to teach all Suggestions, but she should focus on some.
(c) Chizalum will turn out according to society, but Ijeawele should punish her if she does.
(d) Society will tell Chizalum to be careful how she acts around men.

5. What do both Adichie and Ijeawele agree to do in regards to the Suggestions?
(a) Adichie and Ijeawele agree to try.
(b) Adichie and Ijeawele agree to keep in touch.
(c) Adichie and Ijeawele agree to instill some of the Suggestions.
(d) Adichie and Ijeawele agree to follow feminist principles.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How long has Adichie known Ijeawele as mentioned in the Introduction?

3. In the Introduction, what does Adichie say makes her feel like an expert in a field?

4. As stated in the Introduction, how long ago did the author, Adichie, receive a request her for advice?

5. What is the Adichie's first thought when her friend makes her request?

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