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The Power of Stories Quiz

Total questions: 8

Worksheet time: 4mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

According to the text, what is the potential of stories?

a)

To change how we relate to each other

b)

To change the taste of food

c)

To change the color of the sky

d)

To change the weather

2.

What effect does reading a couple of chapters of Harry Potter have on students, according to the research paper mentioned?

a)

They become invisible

b)

They lose their memory

c)

They rate themselves higher in their ability to potentially move something

d)

They develop superpowers

3.

What do stories do to us in terms of psychology, as mentioned in the text?

a)

Make us feel bored

b)

Give us a sense of immersion in the world we're reading about

c)

Make us forget everything

d)

Make us feel disconnected from the world

4.

What is the mirror neuron system believed to be a part of, according to the text?

a)

The process of immersing oneself into a story

b)

The process of flying a plane

c)

The process of cooking

d)

The process of driving a car

5.

How does connecting with fictional characters affect individuals, as mentioned in the text?

a)

Forms a social surrogate and makes us feel less lonely

b)

Makes us feel more lonely

c)

Decreases self-esteem

d)

Worsens our mood

6.

According to the text, what has been found to be more effective in producing political change?

a)

Sculptures

b)

Stories

c)

Music

d)

Paintings

7.

How can attitudes towards stigmatised groups be improved by reading Harry Potter, according to the text?

a)

By watching a movie

b)

By listening to music

c)

Only if the person identified with Harry

d)

By reading any book

8.

What is an important part of understanding the world around children, as mentioned in the text?

a)

Stories

b)

Mathematics

c)

History

d)

Science