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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Suggestions 4 - 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Adichie say needs to be the second part of, "If you criticize X in women, but do not criticize X in men..." (27)?
(a) One does not have a problem with X; one has a problem with both genders.
(b) One does not have a problem with X; one has a problem with women.
(c) One is using X incorrectly and needs to look closer at feminism.
(d) One is making excuses using X and does not get the overall message.

2. What differs for Adichie when she is asked about sexism as opposed to racism according to Suggestion 4?
(a) Adichie has to prove her reasoning for sexism while racism does not have the same expectation.
(b) Adichie responds in the same manner, because they are both injustices.
(c) Adichie refuses to speak about racism, because sexism is more important.
(d) Adichie tells people that racism is more deep-seeded, because it has been around longer; sexism is secondary.

3. Before British Colonialism, what other activity did women do in Nigeria?
(a) Women taught.
(b) Women worked.
(c) Women farmed.
(d) Women mothered babies.

4. How does Adichie feel about Sanders' advice?
(a) Adichie believes is will make Chizalum a better person.
(b) Adichie believes it is wise and moving.
(c) Adichie believes it is strong and thoughtful.
(d) Adichie believes it will make Chizalum a better feminist.

5. At the end of Suggestion 2, praise for fathers it put into question. Why does Adichie believe this is an important concept to be analyzed?
(a) Adichie promotes the notion that fathers do not deserve additional gratitude or praise for bringing a child into the world just as the mothers do; the child belongs equally to them.
(b) Adichie promotes that fathers should be overly praised, so that they are more active in their child's life.
(c) Adichie recognizes that men need recognition to be more involved in their child's lives, so it is necessary.
(d) Adichie thinks is is ridiculous that a father be more revered than a mother when the mother is the actually the one who does most of the work; she deserves more praise.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is a fear that Adichie recognizes that mothers have about fathers in Suggestion 2?

3. Why does Adichie think that the word "allowed" is so offensive in Suggestion 4?

4. What does Adichie introduce as a true Igbo tradition in Suggestion 1?

5. How old is Ijeawele's daughter when Adichie writes her letter?

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