The Crowd

What is the purpose of this article?

• to allow individuals the opportunity to earn a living participating in an experiment involving one thousand participants.

• so that outlandish behavior most people wouldn’t dream of can be manifested throughout the country

• to answer the age old question: Why do people follow the crowd?

• in order for the majority of people to look to see what others are doing and follow their example

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What is the central idea of the text?

• Experiments reveal that people’s behavior is greatly influenced by their desire to conform.

• People are unable to resist the desire to follow the crowd because it is part of human psychology.

• An overwhelming desire to fit in encourages people to display bizarre behavior at restaurants.

• The Nazi’s used behavioral experiments to trick German citizens into following the laws that most recognized as immoral.

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unique qualities that make a person or thing stand out from others

• Anonymous

• Impel

• Individuality

• Resilient

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What is the main theme of the text 'The Crowd'?

• The influence of group behavior on individuals

• The importance of individuality

• The dangers of isolation

• The benefits of teamwork

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Which literary device is primarily used in 'The Crowd' to convey its message?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Personification

• Irony

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In the context of 'The Crowd', what does the term 'herd mentality' refer to?

• The tendency of people to think independently

• The inclination to follow others without question

• The ability to lead a group effectively

• The skill of persuading others

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What is the author's purpose in writing 'The Crowd'?

• To entertain with a fictional story

• To inform about the psychological effects of crowds

• To persuade readers to avoid crowds

• To describe a historical event

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How does the author of 'The Crowd' support their argument?

• By providing statistical data

• By sharing personal anecdotes

• By citing psychological studies

• By using fictional characters

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What is the tone of the text 'The Crowd'?

• Optimistic

• Pessimistic

• Neutral

• Humorous

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Which of the following best describes the structure of 'The Crowd'?

• Chronological order

• Cause and effect

• Problem and solution

• Compare and contrast

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