Test Your Knowledge When Teens Go Hungry

1. About how many people under the age of 18 live in food-insecure households in the U.S.?

A. 30,000

B. 220,000

C. 2.7 million

D. 11 million

• A

• B

• C

• D

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2. What is SNAP?

A. a government-run free lunch program

B. a policy that would reduce benefits for people who face food insecurity

C. a federal government program that helps families in need buy groceries

D. a charitable food program that combine s food distribution with social activities

• A

• B

• C

• D

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3. According to the article, why do people who face food insecurity sometimes avoid buying fruits and vegetables?

A. They spoil quickly.

B. They can be expensive.

C. They are not easy to find.

D. They would cause the person to stand out as food insecure.

• A

• B

• C

• D

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4. Some schools provide free breakfast to all students rather than only to those who face food insecurity because offering it to all ___.

A. is easier to organize

B. results in higher levels of federal funding

C. makes receiving help less embarrassing for those who need it

D. all of the above

• A

• B

• C

• D

5. Draven Schoberg says, “My stomach would rumble during class, but I’d always try to laugh it off.” Her tone can best be described as ___.

A. reflective and sad

B. apologetic and worried

C. patronizing and arrogant

D. commanding and authoritative

• A

• B

• C

• D

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6. In the section, “A Nationwide Problem,” the author includes Susan Popkin’s quotation about stigmas to support the claim that ___.

A. the economy has improved

B. many schools provide free breakfast

C. fewer resources exist for older teens

D. food-insecure teens are reluctant to accept help

• A

• B

• C

• D

7. In the section “A Nationwide Problem,” which word or phrase indicates that an effect will be stated?

A. “That’s down from”

B. “Although”

C. “In addition”

D. “Because of this”

• A

• B

• C

• D

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8. Based on the article, you can reasonably infer that compared with teens who are not food insecure, teens who are food insecure tend to ___.

A. not do as well in school

B. participate in only one sport

C. spend more time doing volunteer work

D. live with their parents longer after graduation

• A

• B

• C

• D

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What challenges have you overcome?

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Do you believe suffering makes us stronger and leads to success?

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