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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is an example that Adichie provides in response to portraying one of the tools at the start of the text?
(a) If a man sleeps with another woman, and you forgive him, would the same be true for a women who slept with another man?
(b) If a man sleeps with another woman, and you find out, would you be able to leave him?
(c) If a man fights with a woman, can a woman fight back?
(d) If a man spends all the money, can a woman divorce him?

3. Adichie identifies two "Feminist Tools" for Ijeawele to consider. What are they?
(a) Women matter equally, and can you reverse notions that are appropriate for both genders.
(b) Women need a voice and a space to be heard.
(c) Women must be treated equally, and men are not superior.
(d) Women matter equally, and feminist voice is very important.

4. What is Ijeawele's daughter's name?
(a) Chizalum Adichie.
(b) Ijeawele Adichie.
(c) Chizalum Ijeawele.
(d) Chizalum Adora.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. What does the absurd idea of "men will be men" mean at the start of the letter?

5. What do both Adichie and Ijeawele agree to do in regards to the Suggestions?

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