Quiz on 'The Danger of a Single Story'

Who is the author of 'The Danger of a Single Story'?

• James Clear

• Foluke Africa

• Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

• Virginia Woolf

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CCSS.RI.11-12.9

CCSS.RI.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.9-10.9

CCSS.RL.K.6

What is the main idea of 'The Danger of a Single Story'?

• To promote a single narrative

• To highlight the importance of diverse perspectives

• To encourage cultural isolation

• To discuss the benefits of stereotypes

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

What is a consequence of a single story according to the text?

• It enhances cultural understanding

• It promotes equality

• It encourages creativity

• It robs people of dignity

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

What does a single story make difficult?

• Recognizing our equal humanity

• Understanding different languages

• Traveling to new places

• Learning new skills

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

What does Chimamanda Adichie warn against in her TED Talk?

• Hearing only a single story about another person

• Listening to multiple stories

• Reading too many books

• Traveling to different countries

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What can the risk of a single story lead to?

• Increased empathy

• Complete understanding

• Better decision-making

• Default assumptions and incomplete conclusions

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CCSS.RL.5.6

What does a single story often build?

• Bridges

• Stereotypes

• Friendships

• Empathy

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

What is the format of 'The Danger of a Single Story'?

• A song

• A TED Talk

• A novel

• A poem

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3