The Power of a Dinner Table

1. The following question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B.

Part A- What is the central idea of the selection?

• Delicious food brings people together.

• Teenagers care more about food than school.

• Love is the force that will bring positive change.

• Everyone should open their homes to adolescents.

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Which is a key detail of "The Power of a Dinner Table"?

• Cellphones are banned.

• Almost all have seen death firsthand--to a sibling, friend, or parent.

• And yet by some miracle, hostie soil has produced charismatic flowers.

• Thursdays at Kathy and David's has been a weekly uplift.

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Identify the main idea of "The Power of the Dinner Table".

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What is the central theme of 'The Power of a Dinner Table'?

• A) The importance of family gatherings.

• B) The nutritional value of home-cooked meals.

• C) The role of technology in modern dining.

• D) The history of dining traditions.

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Which literary device is predominantly used in 'The Power of a Dinner Table'?

• A) Metaphor

• B) Simile

• C) Alliteration

• D) Hyperbole

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What is the author's purpose in writing 'The Power of a Dinner Table'?

• A) To inform about different cuisines.

• B) To persuade readers to value family meals.

• C) To entertain with humorous anecdotes.

• D) To describe the evolution of dining tables.

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In the context of 'The Power of a Dinner Table', what does the dinner table symbolize?

• A) A place for eating only.

• B) A symbol of unity and connection.

• C) A piece of furniture.

• D) A symbol of wealth.

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Which sentence best summarizes 'The Power of a Dinner Table'?

• A) Dinner tables are outdated in modern society.

• B) Dinner tables are essential for fostering family bonds.

• C) Dinner tables are expensive to maintain.

• D) Dinner tables are only for special occasions.

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What is a key detail mentioned in 'The Power of a Dinner Table'?

• A) Families often argue at dinner tables.

• B) Dinner tables are a place for sharing stories.

• C) Dinner tables are rarely used nowadays.

• D) Dinner tables are only for formal events.

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How does the author of 'The Power of a Dinner Table' support their argument?

• A) By providing statistical data.

• B) By sharing personal anecdotes.

• C) By quoting famous chefs.

• D) By listing historical facts.