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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Adichie address homosexuality on Page 62?
(a) Igbo tradition goes against homosexuality, but Chizalum can do what she prefers.
(b) Some people are gay, and they would be ostracized in Nigeria.
(c) Some people are gay and some are not.
(d) Some people are gay and that is fine.

2. What was Adichie's Igbo nickname growing up?
(a) Ada Obodo Dike.
(b) Adichie Dike Ada.
(c) Obodo Ada Adichie.
(d) Ada Gladys Dike.

3. Who capitalizes on how we teach girls to be?
(a) Older men.
(b) Sexual predators.
(c) Older girls.
(d) Parents.

4. What should Ijeawle never link Chizalum's appearance to, according to Suggestion 10?
(a) Finding a husband.
(b) Self-worth.
(c) Morality.
(d) Importance.

5. Why did Hilary Rodham Clinton eventually drop her maiden name?
(a) Because it is too confusing to voters.
(b) Due to political pressure.
(c) Because her husband forced her to.
(d) Because she did not like her maiden name.

6. What is the wish Adichie makes at the end of Suggestion 8?
(a) Adichie wishes someone had told her that women have it difficult, but can overcome anything.
(b) Adichie wishes someone had told her about men in general.
(c) Adichie wishes someone had told her about relationships and female acceptance.
(d) Adichie wishes someone had told her about physical appearances and marriage.

7. As mentioned in Suggestion 9, what will Ijeawele have to teach Chizalum, because education does not?
(a) Ijeawele needs to teach feminism.
(b) Ijeawele needs to teach kindness.
(c) Ijeawele needs to teach proper etiquette.
(d) Ijeawele needs to teach pride.

8. Why do girls remain silenced when abused, as mentioned in Suggestion 8?
(a) Girls want to be nice.
(b) Girls do not know what to do.
(c) Girls are afraid their abusers will come after them.
(d) Girls do not know who to talk to.

9. Instead of being likeable, what does Adichie want Chizalum to be taught?
(a) To be taught to be candid and positive.
(b) To be honest and kind.
(c) To be taught to be honest and generous.
(d) To be taught to be feminist and cautious.

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

11. What can Chizalum do if a boy does not like her, according to Suggestion 8?
(a) Chizalum can choose to be mean to the boy.
(b) Chizalum can tell that boy he is dumb.
(c) Chizalum can choose to not like the boy back.
(d) Chizalum can cry and be upset.

12. What is the main point of Suggestion 9?
(a) Give Chizalum the freedom to choose any profession.
(b) Allow Chizalum the responsibility of choosing her own friends.
(c) Give Chizalum a sense of identity.
(d) Allow Chizalum to do anything the things she wants.

13. Who else should Chizalum be surrounded by aside from a village of Aunties?
(a) A village of uncles.
(b) A village of smart women.
(c) A village of small children.
(d) A village of grandmothers.

14. In Suggestion 12, what does Adichie feel is most important when teaching Chizalum language about private parts?
(a) Ijeawele can give Chizalum most positive language, and Chizalum needs to always use it.
(b) Ijeawele can decide what names she wants, but they should not be shameful.
(c) Ijeawele can choose the appropriate words, but Chizalum may rebel.
(d) Ijeawele can allow Chizalum to choose the language she wants.

15. At the end of Suggestion 13, how does a healthy financial relationship look?
(a) The role of money should be 50-50.
(b) The role of whoever can provide provides.
(c) Men need to provide.
(d) Women need to provide.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the shame we attach to female sexuality truly about, according to Suggestion 12?

2. How does Adichie feel about Chizalum wearing make-up?

3. What is the name of the village where Adichie spent her childhood according to the end of Suggestion 8?

4. What kind of sports does Adichie suggest Chizalum participate in?

5. What is the first descriptor mentioned on Hilary Clinton's Twitter account?

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