Jacob Riis: Champion of the Poor Quiz

Where was Jacob Riis born?

• Denmark

• Germany

• United States

• Ireland

What job did Jacob Riis have when he first arrived in the United States?

• Farmhand

• Miner

• All of the above

• Carpenter

What new tool did Jacob Riis use to take photos in the dark?

• Flashlight

• Flash photography

• Night vision camera

• Infrared camera

What was the title of the book published by Jacob Riis in 1890?

• The Jungle

• How the Other Half Lives

• The Grapes of Wrath

• The Great Gatsby

Who was encouraged by Jacob Riis's book How the Other Half Lives?

• Thomas Edison

• Theodore Roosevelt

• Abraham Lincoln

• Winston Churchill

What did Jacob Riis's work help accomplish in New York City?

• Build a new bridge

• Improve living conditions for the poor

• Start a new school

• Open a new museum

What year did Jacob Riis die?

• 1914

• 1930

• 1890

• 1920

What is the name of the memorial park in New York City dedicated to Jacob Riis?

• Jacob Riis Park

• Prospect Park

• Central Park

• Battery Park

What was the main focus of Jacob Riis's work?

• Improving healthcare

• Advocating for education

• Fighting for equality

• Improving living conditions for the poor

What was the occupation of Jacob Riis before he became a reporter?

• Doctor

• Teacher

• Photographer

• Carpenter