TED Talk: The Danger of a Single Story

What did the speaker initially believe about the nature of books?

• They had to be about foreign characters.

• They had to be non-fiction.

• They had to be written in English.

• They had to be about animals.

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How did the speaker's perception change after discovering African literature?

• She stopped reading altogether.

• She realized people like her could exist in literature.

• She only read British books.

• She started writing non-fiction.

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What was the reaction of the speaker's American roommate to her?

• She thought Nigeria was a country in Europe.

• She was impressed by her cooking skills.

• She was shocked by her English proficiency.

• She wanted to learn about Nigerian culture.

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What does the speaker say about the single story of Africa?

• It shows Africa as a place of diverse cultures.

• It portrays Africa as a place of catastrophe.

• It highlights Africa's technological advancements.

• It focuses on Africa's economic growth.

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What is the consequence of insisting on only negative stories, according to the speaker?

• It promotes cultural exchange.

• It encourages more reading.

• It flattens the experience and overlooks other stories.

• It creates a balanced view.

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