Government Shutdown article

Read the following statement: "Furloughed government employees have discovered that gig jobs do not pay well." Which selection from the article provides the BEST support for the above statement?

• "That's because of the rise of the so-called "gig economy" hat has made an entire workforce out of people doing home vacation rentals and driving for companies like Uber, Lyft, and Postmates."

• "Most Americans who earn income through online platforms do so for only a few months each year, according to a study by the JPMorgan Chase Institute."

• "He's been driving for Lyft but has only been averaging about $10 for every hour he drives. Paying for gas then takes away part of the money he has made."

• "George Jankowski is among those hunting around for cash. He's getting a $100 weekly unemployment check, but that's barely enough to pay for food and gas, he said."

Which section from the article BEST explains why parts of the government were shut down?

• Introduction (paragraphs 1-2)

• "Word-of-Mouth and Social Networks"

• "Barely Enough for Food and Gas"

• "Federal Work Increasingly Demoralizing"

According to the article, why did Blum choose to continue working for the government without pay?

• She is making plenty of money through Airbnb in the winter travel season.

• She did not have a choice because the government is forcing her to work.

• She knows that she has plenty of side job opportunities compared to past years.

• She did not want to let down her clients who rely on her to help them.

How did the partial government shutdown affect companies like 18.21 Bitters and American Labor Services?

• These companies are having difficulty paying their expenses since the shutdown.

• These companies have lost workers because of the government shutdown.

• These companies are thriving because they do not have to pay their government workers.

• These companies see it as an opportunity to hire more temporary workers.

According to the article, what is the reason for the government shutdown?

• The government is out of money.

• President Trump says he will not fund the government until lawmakers fund a wall on the US-Mexico border.

• The government is paying for too many unnecessary services.

• Workers are not using their time at work wisely.

How many federal workers are affected by the shutdown?

• 8,700

• 6.9 million

• 800,000

• 500 each week

Which of the following agencies is not affected by the government shutdown?

• US Department of Agriculture Forestry Service

• US Treasury Department

• Transportation Security Administration (TSA)

• US Postal Service

Based on the article and context clues, what does "furloughed" mean?

"Israel Diaz... applied to be a security guard after he was furloughed from his... job."

• required to take off from work for a period of time without pay

• fired

• put on probation

• given a promotion

Based on the article and context clues, what does "demoralizing" mean?

"He said that federal work has become increasingly demoralizing and that he and many of his coworkers are considering quitting."

• exciting and fulfilling

• dangerous and scary

• frustrating and disheartening

• overwhelming and sad

Based on the article and context clues, what does "gig economy" mean?

"...The rise of the 'gig economy'... has made an entire workforce out of people doing home vacation rentals and driving for companies like Uber, Lyft, and Postmates."

• an economy where musicians get paid more than anyone else

• a system where people can work multiple small jobs to bring in income

• a time when people get paid a lot of money just for driving their cars

• a situation where there is free money everywhere