The Danger of a Single Story – Review
Authored by Annamaria Agriesti
English
9th Grade
CCSS covered
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie mean by the phrase "a single story"?
A book that tells only one point of view
A stereotype or incomplete understanding of a person or group
A story that is repeated multiple times in different cultures
A story that has only one main character
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.9
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.11-12.2
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What example does Adichie give of her own ‘single story’ about her houseboy, Fide?
She believed he was rich because he worked for her family.
She assumed he didn’t go to school because he was poor.
She thought he and his family had nothing because she had only heard about their poverty.
She assumed he was not Nigerian because he spoke a different language.
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CCSS.RI. 9-10.9
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
CCSS.RI.11-12.9
CCSS.RL.7.2
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How did Adichie's perception of American literature change when she discovered African writers?
She stopped reading books by American authors.
She realized that stories could reflect her own culture and experiences.
She decided to write only fantasy novels.
She found that African literature was more difficult to understand.
Tags
CCSS.RI.11-12.9
CCSS.RI.9-10.9
CCSS.RI.K.6
CCSS.RL.11-12.9
CCSS.RL.9-10.9
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why does Adichie say that "power" is important in the creation of single stories?
Because the person or group in power controls which stories are told.
Because only powerful people can create stories.
Because powerful countries have more books published.
Because stories give power to those who read them.
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.9
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
CCSS.RL.11-12.2
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does Adichie say about the portrayal of Africa in Western literature?
It is diverse and accurately represents all African countries.
It often focuses only on poverty, war, and suffering.
It mainly features strong and successful African leaders.
It is mostly written by African authors.
Tags
CCSS.RL.5.6
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What experience made Adichie realize that others had a single story about her as a Nigerian?
Her college roommate was surprised that she spoke English and listened to Mariah Carey.
Her professor refused to read her stories about Nigeria.
She was told that Nigerians don’t have access to books.
A journalist misquoted her in an interview.
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.9
CCSS.RL.8.2
CCSS.RL.9-10.2
CCSS.RI.11-12.9
CCSS.RL.7.2
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
According to Adichie, what is the danger of a single story?
It can lead to misunderstandings and stereotypes.
It prevents people from reading books from different cultures.
It makes it harder to write personal stories.
It encourages people to listen to only one perspective.
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.10
CCSS.RI.9-10.10
CCSS.RL.7.10
CCSS.RL.8.10
CCSS.RL.9-10.10
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