Second-Class Citizen - Chapter 11 Quiz

Why does Adah feel that she should be able to decide about birth control for herself?

Question Answer Choices Adah feels that she should be able to decide for herself because she does not trust Francis. Adah feels that she should be able to decide for herself because she is a woman old enough to make her own decisions. Adah feels that she should be able to decide for herself because she has medical training. Adah feels that she should be able to decide for herself because she is the main breadwinner.

Why does Adah feel guilty and ashamed during the fitting for the cap?

Question Answer Choices Adah feels guilty and ashamed during the fitting for the cap because she thinks the nurse is judging her. Adah feels guilty and ashamed during the fitting for the cap because she thinks Francis will find out. Adah feels guilty and ashamed during the fitting for the cap because she is afraid of medical procedures. Adah feels guilty and ashamed during the fitting for the cap due to cultural beliefs.

Why does Adah feel that she is on her own in London?

Question Answer Choices Adah feels that she is on her own in London because she has no one to ask for help. Adah feels that she is on her own in London because she does not speak the language. Adah feels that she is on her own in London because she has lost contact with her family. Adah feels that she is on her own in London because she cannot find a job.

Why does Adah decide to go to the family planning clinic?

Question Answer Choices Adah decides to go to the family planning clinic to seek advice on child-rearing. Adah decides to go to the family planning clinic to inquire about birth control options. Adah decides to go to the family planning clinic to get a routine health check-up. Adah decides to go to the family planning clinic to meet with friends.

What does Francis blame Adah for after he fails another exam?

Question Answer Choices Francis blames Adah for not supporting him enough. Francis blames Adah for his failure. Francis blames Adah for not taking care of the children. Francis blames Adah for spending too much money.

Why does Adah decide to forge her husband's signature?

Question Answer Choices Adah decides to forge her husband's signature because she needs it for a job application. Adah decides to forge her husband's signature because she lost the original form. Adah decides to forge her husband's signature because she wants to surprise him. Adah decides to forge her husband's signature because she knows he would never sign the form.

What does Adah decide about her marriage after Francis shames her in front of the other tenants?

Question Answer Choices Adah decides to forgive Francis and move on. Adah decides to seek counseling for their marriage. Adah considers her marriage over. Adah decides to leave Francis immediately.

What does Francis do when he finds out about Adah's birth control?

Question Answer Choices Francis ignores her and pretends nothing happened. Francis decides to leave her and move back to Nigeria. Francis forgives her and agrees to support her decision. Francis insults her, accuses her of wanting to sleep around, and shames her in front of the other tenants.

What does Adah worry about regarding her third pregnancy and delivery?

Question Answer Choices Adah worries that her third pregnancy will cause her to lose her job. Adah worries that she will not be able to afford another child. Adah worries that she escaped death narrowly with her third pregnancy and delivery. Adah worries that her third pregnancy will be her last chance to have a child.

What does Adah do to save money for her first allotment of pills?

Question Answer Choices Adah sells some of her belongings. Adah saves money and lines up a new library job. Adah asks her brother for financial help. Adah takes on extra shifts at her current job.