Bedroom and Identity

What is the purpose of John Thackwray's photo series My Room Project?

• To capture the diverse lifestyles of the millennial generation

• To document the history of bedroom design

• To promote the French furniture company Gautier

• To judge and criticize people's bedrooms

According to the text, what is a "millennial"?

• A person who lives a specific way.

• A person who comes from a different culture.

• A person born around the 1980s and 1990s

• A person who doesn't want to use technology.

How many individuals aged 18 to 30 did John Thackwray photograph for his project?

• 55

• 1200

• 100

• 6

How did John Thackwray find young people to photograph for his project?

• Through local organizations and social media

• By randomly selecting strangers on the street

• By visiting art galleries and museums

• Through recommendations from his friends

"Convincing people to let him into their bedrooms for a photo shoot was 95 percent of the work, says Thackwray. He found young people to photograph through local organizations and social media. Sometimes he went into the street and asked strangers."

Based on this excerpt, what do we know about Thackwray's personality?

• Thackwray is outgoing and persuasive
• Thackwray is introverted and shy
• Thackwray is aggressive and demanding
• Thackwray is quiet and reserved

What evidence from the text helps prove that Thackwray's project is popular? Make sure to use quotes and to copy the quote exactly.