6.4 Myths and facts quiz

Our next activity conveys factual information which can help to dispel myths and misconceptions about sex and pleasure. It also helps participants to be aware of where they get their information from.

Activity 6.4: True or false?

Timing: Allow about 30-45 minutes to do this activity in a CSE session

Preparation

Print off the quiz which you will find in the Image bank [Tip: hold Ctrl and click a link to open it in a new tab. (Hide tip)] , or write the questions on a chalkboard or large piece of paper.

Step 1: Participants can answer the quiz individually, in pairs or in smaller groups, or the whole group can work together.

Step 2: When everyone has answered, go through the results. After each question, ask them if the answer surprised them, and where they got their knowledge from.

Step 3: Finish by asking how they think it could be made easier for young people to get reliable information about sexual and reproductive health.

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Figure 6.4 Quiz template
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A template for a quiz. There are 12 true/false questions. This template is accessible as a PDF through the download link above.

Figure 6.4 Quiz template

Answer

The correct answers to the quiz are:

  1. True
  2. False
  3. True
  4. False
  5. True
  6. False
  7. False
  8. True
  9. False
  10. False
  11. True
  12. False

A physical variation on this activity

Alternatively, if a more physical activity would be useful to the session, you can call one side of the room or space ‘true’ and the other side ‘false’ and ask participants to move to whichever place they think is the right answer for that question. Then you can reveal the correct answer.

6.3 Exploring dilemmas

Summary