English II - Final Exam (Allison)

What is the central theme of the article 'Why there's no place like home for the holidays'?

• The importance of Christmas gifts

• The emotional significance of home

• The history of Christmas songs

• The commercialization of holidays.

Which word best completes the sentence? The text suggests that home is the ______ heart of the holiday.

• Beating

• Superficial

• Transcend

• Emotional

What are some of the activities included in Christmas rituals according to the text?

• Gifts and music

• Sports and games

• Travel and adventure

• Work and study

In the context of the text, what does the term 'rootedness' imply?

• A) It refers to being stuck in one place

• B) It describes a feeling of being grounded

• C) It means being superficial

• D) It indicates a lack of attachment.

What is left when the traditions of Christmas are removed, according to the text?

• Gifts

• Home

• Music

• Lights

According to the passage, a study on relocation suggests that being forced to move can lead to feelings of _______ and distress.

• joy

• excitement

• heartbreak

• indifference

Which of the following best describes why the concept of home can be considered complex?

• Only the physical structure

• People, places, objects, and memories

• Just the location

• Only the people living there

In a 2008 study conducted by Pew, what percentage of individuals considered their birthplace or childhood location as their home?

• 15%

• 18%

• 22%

• 26%

According to the passage, what is a common question people ask when they meet someone for the first time?

• What is your job?

• Where are you from?

• How old are you?

• What is your favorite color?

According to the beliefs of the Tiwi People of Bathurst Island, what was unique about their island?

• It was the only habitable place in the world.

• It was the land of the dead.

• It was a place for spirits.

• It was a temporary home.