Danger of a Single Story
This theme warns against oversimplifying complex cultures and identities by focusing on only one narrative.
What is the danger of the single story?
This television reporter wrote about his experiences during the war in Somalia in the 1990s and received a special award for his report.
Who is George Alagiah?
This term refers to the small groups of narwhal that were observed circling in the fjord.
What are pods?
This geographical feature is where Brooks and Smith's helicopter crashed into the sea during their expedition.
What is the Antarctic Ocean?
As a child, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie wrote stories featuring characters that were primarily this, despite living in Nigeria.
What are foreigners?
The village near which Alagiah had a significant encounter with a starving family is called this.
What is Gufgaduud?
Herbert describes the hunters sitting still in the water to avoid detection by these intelligent creatures.
What are narwhal?
This type of helicopter was used by Brooks and Smith, known for being a four-seater with a single engine.
What is the Robinson R44?
During a visit to his village, Adichie discovered that Fide's family was capable of creating this beautifully crafted item.
What is a basket?
This emotion, described by Alagiah, is characterized by disgust and was experienced by him as he witnessed the suffering of individuals in Somalia.
What is revulsion?
In the Arctic, the blubber of the narwhal served as a critical source of this nutrient.
What is vitamin C?
The pair contacted this person for help after their helicopter ditched, triggering the rescue operation.
Who is Jo Vestey?
This English-speaking African country is where Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie grew up and began to develop her love for reading and writing.
What is Nigeria?
The specific condition of a woman Alagiah encountered was marked by a festering wound on her leg, leading to a depiction of her suffering.
What is being shot in the leg?
This Arctic settlement, mentioned in Herbert's text, is where she observed the traditional narwhal hunt.
What is Thule?
Brooks and Smith's previous expedition aimed to cross this frozen body of water, leading to tensions with Russian authorities.
What is the Bering Strait?
Adichie felt a sense of shame when she realized she had adopted this simplistic view of Mexicans based on media portrayals during her visit to Guadalajara.
What is the single story of Mexicans?
The country that the story takes place in.
What is Somalia?
This activity is described as a crucial skill for the Inughuit hunters, allowing them to track and catch narwhals in the fjord.
What is hunting?
The Royal Navy’s ice patrol ship that responded to the distress signals was named this.
What is HMS Endurance?