The American Culture Quiz

Why is the US called a melting pot?

• because we all cook different foods

• because we all speak different languages

• because diverse cultures mix together

• because different people are the same

Culture is ______________.

• the way a group of people live

• music and food

• food and language

• entertainment and family

How do Americans think?

• Casually

• Big

• Small

What is small talk?

• Short people talk to each other

• Casual conversation between people

• Small

• Talking in abbreviations

How to address people in US while talking to them?

• Always use "Titles" like "Mr." or "Miss"

• Use their last name

• Use their first name

Which genre of music is most popular in America?

• Pop

• Country

• Rock

• Jazz

People in the US won't mind if you are late for an appointment.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Locate the colloquial language used in the sentence.

"Everyone has their ups and downs."

• Everyone

• has their

• ups and downs

Answer explanation

Identify the meaning of the underlined idiomatic expression.

Don't worry; we're putting our heads together to come up with a catchier slogan right now.

• Communication needs more than one person

• Working together

• To talk non-stop

• To pause/stop

Answer explanation

What is the Indianism phrase for 'a while ago'?

• Some time ago

• In a few

• Before

• Once upon

Answer explanation