TED: How adoption worked for me | Christopher Ategeka

The speaker shares their journey from being an orphan in Uganda to achieving success in America. Adopted and sponsored by a family, they overcame poverty and cultural barriers, eventually earning engineering degrees. The story highlights the power of multiculturalism, empathy, and the opportunities that education can provide.

What significant change occurred in the narrator's life after being accepted into an orphanage?

• He received sponsorship for education.

• He became a carpenter.

• He was able to travel to America.

• He started a business.

How did the sponsor family change the narrator's educational path?

• They provided him with a job opportunity.

• They offered to send him to college in America.

• They sent him to a local trade school.

• They introduced him to a new family.

What was the narrator's reaction upon receiving his visa to the United States?

• He was indifferent.

• He was disappointed.

• He was confused.

• He was anxious and excited.

What cultural adjustments did the narrator have to make upon arriving in America?

• Adapting to a new language.

• Understanding new household appliances.

• All of the above.

• Learning to drive a car.

How did the sponsor family's children react to the narrator's arrival?

• They were very welcoming.

• They felt jealous due to the attention he received.

• They ignored him completely.

• They were indifferent.

What does the narrator credit for his success in America?

• His ability to adapt quickly.

• His own hard work alone.

• The multiculturalism and empathy shown by his sponsor family.

• The education system in America.

What message does the narrator convey about multiculturalism?

• It is a temporary solution.

• It is unnecessary in today's world.

• It can help combat negative human qualities.

• It is only beneficial for children.