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Short Story: "Marriage Is a Private Affair" by Chinua Achebe

Question 1 • Common Core ELA 10-CR

Which scenario is an example of a cultural dilemma?

Answer

A

A child’s grandfather wants his son to parent in the same way he raised his own children.

B

A woman debates whether she should go to college or a trade school for her training.

C

A world traveler offends his Muslim host by crossing his legs and showing the bottom of his shoe.

D

A couple wants to send their child to a boarding school rather than a public school.

Explanation

A cultural dilemma arises when behavior or expectations from one culture conflict with another culture’s customs. In C, the traveler’s gesture is offensive to his Muslim host, creating a conflict between cultural norms. The other choices describe disagreements or personal decisions, not a clash between cultures.

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