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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. Why does it make more sense for women to have many sexual partners according to Adichie?

2. How does Adichie think children should be named in an argument against Igbo tradition?

3. As stated in Suggestion 11, what is a strong personal example of how women are not equal parents in Igbo tradition?

4. What is the most common biological reason that infers men's superiority found in Suggestion 11?

5. What is the wish Adichie makes at the end of Suggestion 8?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why should marriage never be spoken of as an achievement as mentioned at the start of Suggestion 7?

2. Describe Adichie's opinion about Hilary Clinton's name?

3. Why should Chizalum not universalize her own standards and expectations concerning difference?

4. What parts of Igbo tradition should Chizalum reject to better shape an identity?

5. Why would Adichie support Chizalum wearing make-up and fashion as mentioned in Suggestion 10?

6. What are the reasons Adichie identifies marriage proposals as examples of sexism?

7. Why does Adichie think that schooling will not teach Chizalum all that she needs to know?

8. In Suggestion 14, why does Adichie ask Chizalum to not treat the oppressed like saints?

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

10. What are some examples of the harmfulness of likeability in girls and women, according to Adichie?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Marriage and the power of names are analyzed in Suggestion 7. Adichie recognizes the societal pressure that is put upon women in regards to these specific ideologies. How does Suggestion 7 analyze marriage and names, and what are some examples that help move these ideas along?

Essay Topic 2

In Suggestion 5, Adichie promotes reading and differing styles of books. She insists that Chizalum learn to value at a young age, and that Ijeawele's job is to instill the benefits. Why does Adichie feel that reading and books are paramount to creating a future strong feminist woman?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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