Inaugural Address Quiz

In his “Inaugural Address,” John F. Kennedy describes how human beings still fight for the same goals as their ancestors did. Which goal does he present as most important?

• wealth
• fame
• power
• freedom

In his “Inaugural Address,” Kennedy expresses the belief that the rights of human beings come from which of the following?

• God
• Society
• Government
• Nature

One of the key points expressed in Kennedy’ s “Inaugural Address” is that the United States will go to any length to defend an important value. What is that value?

• Unity
• Security
• Freedom
• Prosperity

What key ideas does Kennedy express about the United Nations in his “Inaugural Address”? Choose two options.

• The United Nations has little real power.

• The United Nations must become a more up-to-date body.

• The United Nations has the full support of the United States.

• The United Nations must be given control of all nuclear weapons.

• The United Nations has the greatest potential for protecting peace.

In his “Inaugural Address,” what request does Kennedy make of the enemies of the United States?

• Kennedy requests that the enemies of the United States seek peace and cooperation.
• Kennedy demands that enemies surrender unconditionally.
• Kennedy asks enemies to increase military aggression.
• Kennedy requests that enemies isolate the United States.

Which of the following can best be described as invective ?

• Complimentary remarks about someone's achievements.
• Neutral observations about a situation.
• General advice on improving communication skills.
• Harsh criticism or insults directed at someone.

In which sentence can the relationship between nations best be described as asunder?

• The nations stood asunder, each isolated by their differing ideologies and conflicts.
• The nations collaborated closely, enhancing their alliances.
• The nations thrived together, fostering mutual cooperation.
• The nations united, sharing common goals and values.

If two people are belaboring a problem that faces them, which of the following must be true? Base your answer on the meaning of belaboring .

• They are discussing the problem in detail.
• They have already solved the problem.
• They are arguing about unrelated topics.
• They are ignoring the problem entirely.

Kennedy notes in his “Inaugural Address” that humans have “the power to abolish . . . all forms of human life.” To what is he referring?

• The potential for nuclear weapons to destroy humanity.
• The ability to create advanced artificial intelligence.
• The potential for space exploration to colonize other planets.
• The impact of climate change on future generations.

In his “Inaugural Address,” Kennedy says that his generation has “been granted the role of defending freedom in its hour of maximum danger.” 

Which of the following sentences best describes the source of the danger, according to Kennedy?

• The source of the danger is political corruption.
• The source of the danger is the threat of communism.
• The source of the danger is environmental issues.
• The source of the danger is economic instability.