Life after High School Reading Quiz

Which of the following statements would both Point and Counterpoint authors most likely support?

• It is better to stay dependent on other people after high school.

• People should learn how to be independent after high school.

• Living with family after high school leads to less success.

• Living with family after high school leads to more success.

Answer explanation

Both authors believe that it is important to become independent, but they have different ideas about paths to independence.

With which of these statements would the 'Point' author most likely agree?

• Friends and family will likely not have an opinion about your plans after high school.

• People often prefer their friends in a new town to their old friends.

• Friends and family might not push you to become independent.

• Moving away might cause you to lose touch with old family and friends.

Answer explanation

The “Point” explains that being away from home makes it necessary to figure out how to take care of yourself.

With which of these statements would the 'Counterpoint' author most likely agree?

• It is a good idea to seek out family and friends during difficult times.

• It is important to find a solution on your own when you are struggling.

• Family and friends will always know the right answers to your problems.

• A recent graduate is obligated to stay close to family and friends.

Answer explanation

The “Counterpoint” author explains that family and friends can be great resources in times of need.

Which activity would the 'Point' author most likely identify as being least important to becoming independent?

• Learning how to cook

• Asking friends and family for advice

• Being able to budget money

• Meeting new people

Answer explanation

This activity aligns least with the “Point” author’s perspective.

According to the 'Point' essay, what is mainly the drawback to moving away from home after high school?

• Family relationships are very important to most people.

• It can be scary to move far away by yourself.

• Connecting with family and friends is harder when living away from home.

• Moving away from home might be cost-prohibitive.

Answer explanation

The author explains that it is harder to reach family members in the case of need.

Which statement from the passage most strongly supports the correct answer to Question 5?

• "Social media and technological advancements like Skype and FaceTime do make it easier to spend virtual time with faraway loved ones."

• "... they may have even spent their entire lives in the same house or apartment and learned alongside students a lot like themselves from elementary school through high school."

• "Once students move away from home, they will have the opportunity to meet new people."

• "It's true that parents cannot easily rush to aid their children if they live hundreds of miles apart, but depending on the situation, this may actually be a benefit."

Answer explanation

The author explains that it is harder to reach family members in the case of need.

According to the 'Counterpoint' essay, what is mainly the drawback to staying in one's hometown after high school?

• Opportunities available close to home are never as good as the ones elsewhere.

• Family and friends will eventually grow tired of someone if they stay too long.

• It could take slightly longer for a young person to become fully independent.

• Many of a young person's friends might decide to move away.

Answer explanation

The author acknowledges that it might take a person longer to find their independence if they stay close to home.

Which statement from the passage most strongly supports the correct answer to Question 7?

• "By staying close to home, students can contribute to their families as well as save money for their future plans instead of spending money on traveling or moving."

• "While the transition to full independence may be slower, staying close to home ultimately offers more benefits than drawbacks."

• "...living far away means that they must learn to provide meals for themselves that suit their individual tastes and budgets."

• "Some say that living in a new city is exciting, and while it's true that urban environments often afford young people new opportunities, a new graduate has to consider whether or not a new lifestyle is worth the cost."

Answer explanation

This is the only selection that identifies what the author feels to be the primary drawback of staying close to home.