Postwar Uncertainty

Making Inferences: What seems to be the narrator's attitude toward the future?

• Optimistic

• Pessimistic

• Indifferent

• Uncertain

Drawing Conclusions: How would you describe the overall mood of the excerpt?

• Joyful

• Somber

• Tense

• Indifferent

Which of the following best describes the significance of Albert Einstein?

• Developed the theory of relativity

• Founded the field of psychoanalysis

• Introduced the concept of existentialism

• Made the first solo nonstop transatlantic flight

In your opinion, whose contribution has had the most lasting impact?

• Isaac Newton

• Albert Einstein

• Marie Curie

• Sigmund Freud

How did literature in the 1920s reflect the uncertainty of the period?

• By focusing on traditional values and norms

• Through the exploration of new literary forms and themes

• By ignoring the social and political changes of the time

• Through the glorification of the past

What impact did the increased use of the automobile have on average people?

• Increased mobility and freedom

• Decreased reliance on public transportation

• Increased environmental pollution

• All of the above

Why do you think writers and artists began exploring the unconscious?

• To innovate new forms of expression

• As a response to societal pressures

• To better understand human nature

• All of the above

Why did some women begin demanding more political and social freedom?

• Due to industrial and economic changes

• As a result of educational reforms

• Influence of global feminist movements

• All of the above

Why were new medical treatments and inventions developed during World War I?

• To improve battlefield communication

• To address the unique challenges and injuries faced by soldiers

• To enhance weapon technology

• For economic gain

Why might new technology in the 1920s appear in an advertisement that might have appeared in a 1920s newspaper or magazine for one of the technological innovations discussed in this section?

• To showcase the technological advancements and attract potential buyers

• To document historical technological progress for future generations

• To compare the 1920s technology with future technological innovations

• To fulfill the legal requirements of patenting new technology