Chimamanda Adichie: The danger of a single story

What does Chimamanda Adichie mean by "the danger of a single story"?

• Stories always have only one meaning.

• Hearing only one perspective can lead to stereotypes and misunderstandings.

• Every story must have a happy ending.

• All stories are equally true.

Why did Adichie’s childhood reading make her think all stories were about Western characters?

• She only had access to British and American books.

• She didn’t like reading African literature.

• She believed African writers couldn’t tell stories.

• Her parents told her to avoid African books.

What surprised Adichie’s roommate when they first met?

• That she could speak English.

• That she was rich.

• That she was a university professor.

• That she had never been to America before.

Why does Adichie mention her trip to Mexico?

• To show how she enjoyed Mexican food.

• To explain how she experienced being stereotyped for the first time.

• To describe her favorite Mexican authors.

• To compare Mexico and Nigeria’s histories.

What is a common effect of hearing only a single story about a place or group of people?

• It helps people understand the truth.

• It creates a balanced and fair view.

• It leads to stereotypes and incomplete understanding.

• It encourages people to learn more perspectives.

How did Adichie’s perception of Fide, her family's houseboy, change over time?

• She realized he was a great storyteller.

• She learned that poverty did not define him.

• She discovered he was actually very wealthy.

• She stopped caring about him.

Why does Adichie criticize how Africa is often portrayed in Western media?

• Because only positive stories should be told about Africa.

• Because the media shows too many African writers.

• Because the stories focus only on poverty, war, and suffering.

• Because Western media should ignore Africa completely.

What lesson does Adichie want people to take from her talk?

• To read only African books.

• To be aware of multiple perspectives and avoid stereotypes.

• To stop reading books from other cultures.

• To ignore stories that don’t match personal beliefs.

According to Adichie, how do stories shape our understanding of the world?

• They define what we think about ourselves and others.

• They are not very important in shaping our perspectives.

• They always tell the full truth about a culture.

• They only entertain us, without real impact.

What is the best way to avoid the danger of a single story?

• Stop believing any stories.

• Listen to, read, and share diverse perspectives.

• Focus only on stories from your own country.

• Avoid media and books completely.