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Quiz on 'Us and Them' by David Sedaris

Authored by Tanika Cain

English

12th Grade

CCSS covered

Quiz on 'Us and Them' by David Sedaris
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main theme of the essay "Us and Them" by David Sedaris?

The importance of family traditions

The differences in holiday traditions and consumerism

The significance of childhood memories

The impact of television on children

Tags

CCSS.RL.11-12.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RI. 9-10.9

CCSS.RI.11-12.9

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does Sedaris's family celebrate Christmas compared to the Tomkeys?

With elaborate outdoor decorations

With a more reserved approach

By traveling to different places

By hosting large parties

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CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.9

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What changes Sedaris's perspective on the Tomkeys' extravagant display?

A conversation with his parents

Watching a television program about impoverished children in Africa

Reading a book about consumerism

Visiting the Tomkeys' house

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CCSS.RL.8.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

CCSS.RL.11-12.3

CCSS.RL.6.6

CCSS.RL.7.6

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is the intended audience for the essay "Us and Them"?

Children

General readers who enjoy humor and personal reflection

Academics studying consumer culture

People interested in holiday traditions

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of the essay "Us and Them"?

To inform about different holiday traditions

To entertain and provoke thought

To criticize the Tomkeys

To describe Sedaris's childhood in detail

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What genre does the essay "Us and Them" belong to?

Fiction

Biography

Personal essay

Historical essay

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What stance does Sedaris take in the essay?

A critical stance towards his own family

A self-deprecating stance

A neutral stance

A defensive stance

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.6

CCSS.RI.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.9-10.6

CCSS.RI.8.9

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