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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Instead of just labeling something "misogynistic," what does Adichie recommend in Suggestion 6?
(a) Adichie recommends Ijeawele tell Chizalum that it is a bad trait of some people, and she should stay away.
(b) Adichie recommends Ijeawele point out examples of the word and how to argue against them.
(c) Adichie recommends Ijeawele tell Chizalum why it is and what would make it not be.
(d) Adichie recommends Ijeawele define the word and provide examples.

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 fights with a woman, can a woman fight back?
(b) If a man spends all the money, can a woman divorce him?
(c) If a man sleeps with another woman, and you forgive him, would the same be true for a women who slept with another man?
(d) If a man sleeps with another woman, and you find out, would you be able to leave him?

3. What is Adichie's concern around young girl's experience with sports?
(a) Adichie worries that girls have parts of themselves silenced and stifled, because sports are male activities.
(b) Adichie wonders if girls should not play sports, because they are too dangerous.
(c) Adichie fears that girls do not reach higher levels of sports because of their upbringings.
(d) Adichie considers how this lack of physical activity affects future health for young girls.

4. What is the issue with the word "princess" as presented in Suggestion 6?
(a) The word is loaded with assumptions.
(b) The word is too feminine.
(c) The word says that there are no queens, only princesses.
(d) The word assumes that all girls want to wear pretty pink dresses.

5. In relation to education, Adichie says that Chizalum would be more knowledgable if she did what?
(a) Not go to school and just research online.
(b) Go to a good school and complete all assignments.
(c) Not go to school and just read books.
(d) Work hard at school and read newspapers.

6. What should Ijeawele do if Chizalum will not read, according to Adichie?
(a) Ground her.
(b) Pay her.
(c) Take away her toys.
(d) Give her candy.

7. At the end of Suggestion 1, Adichie says that we should be asking a certain question of parents. What is that question?
(a) How to best support parents in their combined duties at work and home.
(b) How to best support mothers in the workforce.
(c) How to best support children growing up to be functioning adults.
(d) How to best support fathers in their new roles as equal parents.

8. In the Introduction, what does Adichie say makes her feel like an expert in a field?
(a) Adichie has had researched the subject for many hours.
(b) Adichie teaches the subject.
(c) Adichie speaks with other experts about it.
(d) Adichie has spoken publicly about it.

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

10. Why is it important that Chizalum reject gender roles from the beginning as stated in Suggestion 3?
(a) Gender roles are insidious, and girls do not have the proper tools to decipher how dangerous they are.
(b) Gender roles are deeply conditioned, and it is difficult to unlearn them.
(c) Gender roles are all over in the media, and girls are easily swayed to believe what they see.
(d) Gender roles cannot be unlearned, and Chizalum will carry them with her forever.

11. Suggestion 3 presents what overarching idea at the start?
(a) The idea that gender roles are absolute nonsense.
(b) The idea that parenting is not related to gender roles.
(c) The idea that gender roles serve a certain purpose at times.
(d) The idea that gender inequality historically is becoming better and more equal.

12. Why is Adichie upset about the term her friend, Nwabu, speaking about becoming "Mr. Mom" when his wife left him home with the children?
(a) "Mr. Mom" suggests that men are feminine, which goes against Igbo tradition.
(b) "Mr. Mom" sounds ridiculous and negates the role.
(c) "Mr. Mom" implies that the father is detached from parenting and providing an additional service, when in reality the father is simply being a dad.
(d) "Mr. Mom" emphasizes the inequalities of women and men by giving the revered title of, "Mom," to a man.

13. How long has Adichie known Ijeawele as mentioned in the Introduction?
(a) Since childhood.
(b) Since college.
(c) Since they both joined a local club.
(d) Since high school.

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

15. At the start of Suggestion 6, how does the author define "language"?
(a) "An expensive endeavor" (26).
(b) "The repository of our prejudices, our beliefs, our assumptions" (26).
(c) "It teaches her what she should value" (26).
(d) "You will have to question your own language" (26).

Short Answer Questions

1. What example does Adichie provide to prove her point about Igbo tradition?

2. Adichie leaves Suggestion 3 with a very poignant piece of advice. What is it?

3. How does Adichie feel about work as recommended in Suggestion 3?

4. What question does Adichie's friend, Ijeawele, ask her at the start of the text?

5. What argument is made about cooking in Suggestion 3?

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