PTNK-C2122-Reading-Uncertainty and the City (Quiz)

What is a mayoral primary?

• A debate among candidates for governor

• An election to choose a party's candidate for mayor

• A community event hosted by the mayor

• A political fundraising event

When do regulations require display lighting?

• For emergency situations or purposes

• For decorative or commercial purposes

• To emphasise energy conservation

• For separating private residences

What does it mean to flock to a location?

• To scatter away from a place

• To move in a group towards a place

• To build a nest in an area

• To avoid a particular area

To gawk at something means:

• A. To admire something respectfully

• B. To stare openly and rudely

• C. To take a quick glance

• D. To completely ignore something

A guitar-strumming performer is someone who:

• Plays the piano professionally

• Sings without an instrument

• Brushes guitar strings while playing

• Repairs musical instruments

The __ announced new plans for economic recovery after the recent downturn.

• Director
• Mayor

• Candidate

• Executive

During the debate, candidates __ for attention from the media, each trying to stand out.

• Strolled

• Flocked

• Elbowed
• Condemned

With __ media, candidates struggled to get adequate coverage for their campaigns.

• Diminished
• Fine

• Progressive

• Peculiar

Instead of focusing on (a)   points of policy, many voters prioritized the candidates’ charisma.

• fine
• leading
• contingent
• intriguing

It’s often difficult to (a)   between two candidates with similar political platforms.

• Confront

• Distinguish

• Eliminate

• Prompt