Harry E. Claus with Seeing Eye dog

Harry E. Claus with Seeing Eye dog

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Social Studies

11th Grade - University

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Dr Clauses highlights the issue of dogs being required to ride in baggage cars. On behalf of a blind dog, she seeks legislative change. Congressman Clyde H Smith promises to introduce a bill allowing seeing eye dogs in passenger cars. The bill faces hearings and potential discrimination issues, with recommendations for favorable reporting despite being stalled.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What problem does Dr. Clauses address regarding dogs on trains?

Dogs are not allowed on trains at all.

Dogs are allowed in passenger cars without restrictions.

Dogs can only ride in first class.

Dogs must ride in baggage cars.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who promises to introduce a bill to Congress regarding seeing eye dogs?

Dr. Clauses

A railroad employee

The President

US Congressman Clyde H. Smith

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main goal of the proposed legislation discussed in the hearing?

To allow seeing eye dogs in passenger cars

To improve train safety measures

To increase train ticket prices

To ban all dogs from trains

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What committee is the proposed legislation presented to?

House Judiciary Committee

Senate Transportation Committee

House Education Committee

House Interstate Commerce Committee

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What issue does the hearing aim to address regarding seeing eye dogs?

The need for more train routes

The cost of train tickets for dogs

The safety of train travel for dogs

The discrimination by railroad employees