WorksheetsJacob Riis: Champion of the Poor Quiz
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
Where was Jacob Riis born?
Germany
Denmark
England
United States
What year did Jacob Riis immigrate to the United States?
1890
1870
1849
1888
What was the title of Jacob Riis's first book?
The Fight for Equality
The Battle to Clean Up the Slums
How the Other Half Lives
The Life of Jacob Riis
What was the main purpose of Riis's photographs?
To show the struggles of new immigrants
To promote his career as a journalist
To capture the beauty of New York City
To document the lives of wealthy people
What did Riis believe was the cause of poverty and crime?
Lack of job opportunities
Weak character
Lack of education
Poor living conditions
Who offered encouragement and help to Riis in his campaign to improve living conditions?
Jacob Riis Park
Theodore Roosevelt
Elisabeth Nielsen
The New York News Association
What was the name of the area in Manhattan that Riis helped clean up?
Five Points
Mulberry Bend
Tenements
Jacob Riis Park
What was the occupation of Riis's father?
Carpenter
Miner
Farmhand
Teacher and newspaper worker
What was the new weapon that Riis used in his fight to improve living conditions?
Books
Flash photography
Journalism
Lectures
What was the main focus of Riis's crusade as a social reformer?
Improving life for the poor
Promoting his own career
Gaining wealth and fame
Advocating for the wealthy
