Questions about Human Behavior and Emotions

When and why do people sing patriotic songs?

• During sports events to celebrate victory

• On national holidays to show pride

• At birthday parties for fun

• During concerts for entertainment

What tones (attitudes) do people use when they talk about hardship?

• Joyful and excited

• Sad and serious

• Indifferent and bored

• Angry and aggressive

How do people act when they know company is coming?

• They ignore the situation

• They prepare and clean up

• They leave the house

• They act surprised

How does it feel to make a judgment about someone and then find out you were wrong?

• Proud and confident

• Embarrassed and regretful

• Happy and relieved

• Indifferent and unconcerned

What does it mean to "sing America"?

• To literally sing a song about America

• To express pride and belonging in America

• To criticize American culture

• To write a poem about America

Why is it important that the speaker calls himself "brother"?

• It shows he has a sibling

• It emphasizes unity and equality

• It means he is part of a club

• It indicates he is older

What could "eating in the kitchen" symbolize about African-American life during this time period?

• A preference for kitchen food

• A symbol of segregation and inequality

• A love for cooking

• A sign of wealth

What does it mean to "laugh, eat well, and grow strong" when treated with disrespect?

• To ignore the disrespect and thrive

• To become a comedian

• To eat a lot of food

• To exercise regularly

What does it mean to "be at the table"?

• To sit at a dining table

• To be included and have equality

• To serve food to others

• To build a table

Who are "they"? Why will they be ashamed?

• The speaker's friends; because they forgot to invite him

• The company; because they underestimated him

• The speaker's family; because they didn't cook enough food

• The neighbors; because they were too loud