Code Switching Quiz

What is Benjamin's nationality?

• Canadian

• Nigerian

• British

• American

How does Benjamin define code switching?

• Changing your name in different settings

• Changing clothes based on the weather

• Alternating language, speech, or dialect depending on the situation and people

• Switching jobs frequently

What does Benjamin say about African parents when they get on the phone?

• They talk about sports

• They always ask about school

• They make sure to give you a prayer before getting off the phone

• They ask about your friends

Why does Benjamin feel more comfortable speaking to his sister with a British accent?

• Because she doesn't understand American English

• Because he feels a sense of belonging to how he grew up

• Because she prefers the American accent

• Because she lives in America

What did Benjamin's friends call him when he moved to Texas?

• Sherlock Holmes

• Harry Potter

• James Bond

• Lord of the Rings

What does Benjamin say about calling everything a 'hoe' in Texas?

• It's a nickname for friends

• It's an overall encompassing definition of something

• It's a term of endearment

• It's an insult

How does Benjamin describe his corporate code?

• Speaking properly or talking white

• Talking with a British accent

• Using slang

• Speaking casually

What was Benjamin's reaction to the 'All Lives Matter' sign at work?

• He was confused

• He was happy

• He was indifferent

• He was livid

What does Benjamin say about code switching in the workplace?

• It saves you from cussing out

• It is only for black co-workers

• It always gets you fired

• It is never necessary

What is Benjamin's final message about code switching?

• One code defines a person

• Different codes help him be who he is

• Code switching is unnecessary

• Everyone should speak the same way