Culture Shock

7. The author structures paragraphs 2-4 so that they-

• A. explain a situation and describe how Americans disregard it.
• B. describe an issue with facts and opinons about Americans and their characteristics
• C. compare and contrast how different Americans approached lifestyle changes
• D. present a problem and explain how Americans responded to it

8. Based on information in the selection, with which statement would the author most likely agree?

• A. Americans will always depend on the government to give them support.
• B. American face hardships with strength and determination.
• C. Americans know how to educate themselves when facing unknown situations.
• D. Americans are unsure of themselves when faced with tragedy. 

9. The author included the quote in paragraph 1 to highlight the idea that-

• A. American trust in the beliefs of the President.
• B. President know that the future will improve
• C. a brighter future is a common American belief
• D. look forward is essential to success

10. The message conveyed by the photograph below paragraph 2 is that-

• F. during the Great Depression, many Americans found themselves in miserable living situations.
• G. the Great Depression allowed many families to bond and grow closer together
• H. during the Great Depression, many people received support from the government
• J. the Great Depression provided new work opportunities for migrant workers and their families.  

11. Which sentence from the selection suggest that the author thinks Americans are adaptable

• A. During the Great Depression, families in the United States experienced significant lifestyle changes.
• B. However, these substantial changes in the family structure also positively impacted families and communities.
• C. People also learned that they could live on less and came to understand the difference between needs and wants. 
• Authors explored the world of poverty, giving readers the opportunity to relate to realistic characters and events. 

12. Which evidence does the author give to support the claim that during the Great Depression Americans were resilient?

• A. People changed the situation and learned how to work together to earn money.
• B. People adjusted their expectations, supported one another, and used the arts to express themselves.
• C. People used artistic expression, such as music, sculpture, and literature to express their feelings.
• D. people moved to places they could afford and forced all family members to contribute.

13. How do the purposes of the selections differ?

• A. "Dark Days" emphasizes changes to the economy during the Great Depression, while culture shock emphasizes the strength of the government during this period. 
• B. "Dark Days" focuses on the causes of the Great Depression, while "Culture Shock" focuses on how people adapted to the conditions.
• C. "Dark Days" examines citizens and their responses during the Great Depression while "Culture Shock" examines the government and its responses during this economic downturn.
• D. "Dark Days" highlights how businesses united during the Great Depression, while "Culture Shock" highlights the long-term outcomes of this historical event. 

14. Which statement could be supported by both selections?

• A. the great depression was a time of much distrust.
• B. The Great Depression was a time when Americans had unlimited freedom 
• C. The Great Depression was a time when Americans tried new careers.
• The Great Depression was a time of significant change.

15. Information in both selections suggest that the Great Depression-

• A. foced people to rethink their investment stratagies
• B. eliminated people's dependence on American farmers
• C. encouraged people to work together toward a common goal
• D. required people to change their points of view about life and work 

16. What is one difference between the selections?

• A. The authors have different beliefs about the Great Depression and its causes. 
• B. The authors have different ideas about the jobs available during the Great Depression
• C. The authors have different views of how the Great Depression affected Americans.
• The authors have different opinions on Americans' responses to the Great Depression.