Quiz on Martha's Vineyard

Quiz on Martha's Vineyard

11th Grade

15 Qs

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Quiz on Martha's Vineyard

Quiz on Martha's Vineyard

Assessment

Quiz

English

11th Grade

Medium

Created by

Ashley Gillings

Used 4+ times

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15 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where is Martha's Vineyard located?

Off the coast of California

Three miles off New England

Near the Florida Keys

In the Gulf of Mexico

Answer explanation

Martha's Vineyard is located three miles off the coast of New England, specifically in the Atlantic Ocean, making this the correct choice among the options provided.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the permanent population of Martha's Vineyard?

10,000

6,000

20,000

15,000

Answer explanation

The permanent population of Martha's Vineyard is approximately 6,000. This figure reflects the year-round residents, making it the correct choice among the options provided.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How much does the population increase during the summer on Martha's Vineyard?

It doubles

It triples

It is five times the winter population

It remains the same

Answer explanation

During the summer, Martha's Vineyard experiences a significant population increase due to tourism, reaching up to five times the winter population. This highlights the island's appeal as a summer destination.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main finding of Labov's study?

Linked to economic status

Linked to group identity

Linked to educational background

Linked to geographical location

Answer explanation

Labov's study primarily found that language use is closely linked to group identity, highlighting how social factors influence linguistic variation rather than just economic or educational backgrounds.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary method Labov used to gather data?

Surveys

Interviews

Experiments

Observations

Answer explanation

Labov primarily used interviews to gather data, allowing for in-depth exploration of language use and social factors. This method provided rich qualitative insights, distinguishing it from surveys, experiments, or observations.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main characteristic of the Chilmark fishermen?

They were known for their hospitality

They epitomized traditional values

They were primarily tourists

They were new to the island

Answer explanation

The Chilmark fishermen epitomized traditional values, reflecting a deep connection to their heritage and the practices of fishing that have been passed down through generations, distinguishing them from tourists or newcomers.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the significance of the diphthongs /au/ and /ai/ in Labov's study?

They were the most common sounds in English

They were not unique to Martha's Vineyard

They represented local speech patterns

They were irrelevant to the study

Answer explanation

In Labov's study, the diphthongs /au/ and /ai/ were significant as they represented local speech patterns, highlighting the unique linguistic features of Martha's Vineyard and how they reflected the community's identity.

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