International Hobo Convention in Chicago

International Hobo Convention in Chicago

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The transcript discusses distinctions between hobos, tramps, and bums, introduces foreign delegates at a convention, presents the Queen of the hobos, and humorously depicts a hobo's request for food and work.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary difference between a hobo and a tramp?

A hobo is a non-migratory non-worker, while a tramp is migratory.

A hobo is a migratory worker, while a tramp is a migratory non-worker.

A hobo is a non-migratory worker, while a tramp is migratory.

A hobo is a migratory worker, while a tramp is a migratory normal worker.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which country is not mentioned as having a delegate at the convention?

France

Morocco

Germany

Scotland

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is introduced after the foreign delegates?

The Prince of the hobos

The President of the hobos

The Queen of the hobos

The King of the hobos

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the speaker humorously request to eat?

A piece of bread and butter, a 10-foot slice of meat, apple pie, and custard

A slice of pizza and a soda

A hamburger and fries

A bowl of soup and a sandwich

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the response when the speaker asked about wages for a job?

The wages were very high

The wages were not mentioned

The speaker was told to scratch their neck

The wages were negotiable