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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Suggestion 12, what does Adichie feel is most important when teaching Chizalum language about private parts?

2. What type of woman can undermine feminism with her deceiving words and entitlement, according to the end of Suggestion 14?

3. What does Adichie believe is the most important thing in life, as stated in Suggestion 13?

4. What is the consequence of gender inequality in relationships as stated in Suggestion 7?

5. As mentioned in Suggestion 9, what will Ijeawele have to teach Chizalum, because education does not?

Short Essay Questions

1. What physical mainstream world values will Chizalum encounter as mentioned on Page 46?

2. What is insinuated when a woman claims not to be feminist according to Adichie in Suggestion 14?

3. In Suggestion 7, what is the Adichie's issue with titles, such as Mr. Ms. and Mrs.?

4. What was the sexuality seminar about mentioned at the start of Suggestion 12?

5. How can Ijeawele be prepared for Chizalum to have sex before 18 as stated in Suggestion 12?

6. Why does Adichie recommend Chizalum not be taught to be non-judgmental at the end of Suggestion 15?

7. At the start of Suggestion 15, what does Adichie request of Ijeawele in teaching Chizalum about difference?

8. As stated in Suggestion 13, why does Ijeawele need to know about the romance in Chizalum's life?

9. As made in Suggestion 10, what are some ways that Ijeawele can engage Chizalum with her appearance?

10. What are some examples in Suggestion 11 where biology is used for/against gender expectation?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In Suggestion 2, there is a debate about how two genders can equally raise a child, and how that equality provides a child with a better understanding of life. How can two parents share the tasks of parenting to ensure equality and devote themselves to giving a child strong background of appropriate gender roles?

Essay Topic 2

Appearance acceptance is the at the center of Suggestion 10. Adichie introduces progressive ideas regarding how Ijeawele should talk and work with Chizalum around her appearance. How does Adichie support positive appearance notions and ways that Ijeawele can interact with Chizalum regarding her appearance?

Essay Topic 3

In the last Suggestion, Adichie chooses to focus on difference and the usefulness of understanding it to better understand life. Ijeawele needs to make difference an open conversation and an exposed way of viewing the world. How does Adichie recommend the importance of having this conversation?

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