Nigerian Household Dynamics and Culture Quiz
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Why did the author feel pity for Fide's family?

  • Because they made baskets
  • Because they were poor (correct)
  • Because they were living in a rural village
  • Because they had a house boy
  • What did the author's mother do to help Fide's family?

  • Provided them with education
  • Sent them food and clothes (correct)
  • Visited them regularly
  • Sent them money
  • Why was the author startled when Fide's mother showed them a basket?

  • Because it was unexpected (correct)
  • Because it was beautifully patterned
  • Because it was made of dyed raffia
  • Because it was made by Fide's brother
  • What was the author's perception of Fide's family before visiting their village?

    <p>They were poor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the author learn about Fide's family during their visit to the village?

    <p>They were skilled in basket making</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the author's family's social status?

    <p>conventional middle-class Nigerian family</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the author's mother send to Fide's family?

    <p>yams, rice, and old clothes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did the author feel pity for Fide's family?

    <p>Because they were described as very poor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What surprised the author about Fide's family during their village visit?

    <p>That someone in his family could actually make something</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the author's perception of Fide's family before the village visit?

    <p>They were seen as poor and nothing else</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Author's Pity for Fide's Family

    • Feelings of pity stemmed from observing Fide's family's struggles and poverty.
    • The family's economic challenges highlighted the disparities in their living conditions compared to the author's own family.

    Author's Mother's Actions

    • The author's mother actively sought to assist Fide's family by providing support.
    • She sent gifts and resources to help alleviate some of the burdens faced by Fide's family.

    Startling Basket Revelation

    • The author was surprised when Fide's mother presented a basket, as it revealed the family's resourcefulness.
    • The basket symbolized not only labor but also the hidden talents and abilities within Fide's family.

    Initial Perception of Fide's Family

    • Prior to visiting, the author viewed Fide's family through a lens of assumption and stereotypes linked to their socioeconomic status.
    • There was an inherent bias shaped by class differences and societal views.

    Learning About Fide's Family

    • During the village visit, the author learned about the resilience and talent of Fide's family.
    • Insights into their daily lives offered a deeper appreciation of their skills and strengths beyond initial impressions.

    Author's Family Social Status

    • The author's family occupied a more privileged social status, with advantages not afforded to Fide's family.
    • This contrast played a significant role in the author's understanding of class and poverty dynamics.

    Mother's Gifts to Fide's Family

    • The author’s mother sent essential items, demonstrating compassion and a desire to assist those in need.
    • These items helped bridge the gap between the two families and fostered connection.

    Further Feelings of Pity

    • Pity for Fide's family was reinforced by their ongoing hardships and societal neglect.
    • The visit brought a more profound realization of the impact of systemic inequalities on individual families.

    Surprising Discoveries During the Visit

    • The author was surprised by Fide's family's ability to maintain dignity and spirit despite their circumstances.
    • The visit highlighted their hard work and creativity, challenging preconceived notions of poverty.

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