
Government Shutdown article
Authored by Alissa Fennell
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6th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
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."
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CCSS.RL.5.1
CCSS.RI.6.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RL.6.1
CCSS.RL.7.1
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
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"
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CCSS.RI.11-12.10
CCSS.RI.6.10
CCSS.RI.7.10
CCSS.RI.8.10
CCSS.RI.9-10.10
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
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.
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CCSS.RI.11-12.10
CCSS.RI.6.10
CCSS.RI.7.10
CCSS.RI.8.10
CCSS.RI.9-10.10
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
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.
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CCSS.RI.6.2
CCSS.RL.6.2
CCSS.RI.5.2
CCSS.RI.7.2
CCSS.RL.7.2
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
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.
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CCSS.RI.11-12.10
CCSS.RI.6.10
CCSS.RI.7.10
CCSS.RI.8.10
CCSS.RI.9-10.10
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
How many federal workers are affected by the shutdown?
8,700
6.9 million
800,000
500 each week
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
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
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