Cultural Identity in 'There There'

Cultural Identity in 'There There'

Assessment

Interactive Video

English

11th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Richard Gonzalez

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The video explores the themes of cultural and personal identity in Tommy Orange's novel 'There There'. It examines how characters like Orville Redfeather, Blue, and Edwin Black navigate their identities amidst cultural disconnection. The importance of storytelling and memory in preserving cultural heritage and personal identity is highlighted. The interconnectedness of characters and their shared experiences underscore the novel's message about the power of community and identity.

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8 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What narrative technique does Tommy Orange use in 'There There' to present different perspectives?

A mosaic of characters

A chronological order

A single narrator

A linear storyline

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a central theme in 'There There' that involves the intersection of cultural and personal identity?

The intersection of cultural and personal identity

The struggle for economic independence

The conflict between tradition and modernity

The search for spiritual enlightenment

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does Orville Redfeather begin to connect with his Native American heritage?

By reading historical books

By attending cultural festivals

Through the internet and learning native dances

Through his school curriculum

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant event prompts Blue to explore her cultural identity?

A visit to a Native American reservation

A cultural exchange program

A family reunion

Her adoptive mother's revelation about her birth mother

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What metaphor is used to describe Edwin Black's initial state in the novel?

A broken mirror

A locked door

A stagnant river

A constipated state

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What role does storytelling play in 'There There'?

It helps preserve cultural identity and personal history

It serves as a form of entertainment

It is a tool for historical documentation

It is used to confuse the reader

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How are the characters in 'There There' interconnected?

By living in the same neighborhood

Through shared dreams

By their occupations, chance, and blood

Through a common antagonist

8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the ultimate message about cultural identity in 'There There'?

It is essential for personal identity and community resilience

It is a source of conflict

It is irrelevant in modern society

It is a barrier to progress