Community Service Quiz

Which state was the first to require community service for graduation?

• California

• New York

• Maryland

• Texas

What percentage of American teens volunteered according to the Corporation for National and Community Service?

• 10%

• 26%

• 50%

• 75%

What year did more than 4 million teens volunteer 345 million hours of service?

• 1992

• 2005

• 2015

• 2020

What concern does Emily Eckstein express about mandatory community service?

• It will improve the quality of volunteer work.

• It will attract volunteers who are genuinely interested.

• It will attract volunteers who do not care about the cause.

• It will reduce the number of volunteers.

According to the text, why is it difficult for middle school students to manage community service along with other activities?

• They have too much free time.

• They are not interested in volunteering.

• They have many other commitments like sports and homework.

• They do not understand the importance of volunteering.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

What is the meaning of "compulsory" as used in the text?

• Optional and voluntary

• Must be done because a law or authority has ordered it; necessary

• Unnecessary and avoidable

• Suggested but not required

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

What is one benefit of community service mentioned in the text?

• It reduces the need for social skills.

• It teaches students new work and social skills.

• It decreases community involvement.

• It limits students' free time.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

Why does the text suggest that community service should be voluntary?

• It is more effective when forced.

• The definition of "volunteer" means to freely offer to do something.

• Students do not have time for it.

• It is not beneficial to the community.

What is a challenge faced by students in grades 7 and 8 according to the text?

• They have too much free time.

• They lack sufficient free time for friends and family.

• They are not interested in community service.

• They do not participate in sports.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

What does the text imply about the balance between schoolwork and community service?

• Community service should always take priority.

• Schoolwork is less important than volunteering.

• Balancing both is challenging for students.

• Students should focus only on schoolwork.

Tags

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

CCSS.RL.8.1