Kitty Genovese

What is the main theme of the story of Kitty Genovese?

• Community responsibility

• Individual heroism

• Economic disparity

• Technological advancement

Which of the following best describes the bystander effect, as illustrated by the Kitty Genovese case?

• People are more likely to help when alone

• People are less likely to help when others are present

• People always help in emergencies

• People never help in emergencies

In the context of the Kitty Genovese story, what does the term 'apathy' mean?

• Lack of interest or concern

• Intense enthusiasm

• Strong opposition

• Deep understanding

Which sentence correctly uses the word 'infamous' in relation to Kitty Genovese?

• Kitty Genovese is infamous for her charitable work.

• The infamous case of Kitty Genovese highlighted social issues.

• Infamous people are always admired.

• Infamous events are usually forgotten quickly.

What literary device is used in the phrase 'silent screams' when discussing the Kitty Genovese case?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Oxymoron

• Alliteration

Which of the following sentences is grammatically correct?

• Kitty Genovese was a woman who her story shocked the world.

• Kitty Genovese, whose story shocked the world, was a woman.

• Kitty Genovese was a woman, her story shocked the world.

• Kitty Genovese was a woman; whose story shocked the world.

What is the significance of the number 38 in the Kitty Genovese case?

• It was the number of minutes the attack lasted.

• It was the number of witnesses who did not intervene.

• It was the number of police officers involved.

• It was the number of news articles written.

Which word best describes the public reaction to the Kitty Genovese case?

• Indifference

• Outrage

• Joy

• Confusion

What part of speech is the word 'bystander' in the sentence: 'The bystander effect was evident in the Kitty Genovese case'?

• Noun

• Verb

• Adjective

• Adverb

Which of the following is a synonym for 'apathy' as used in the context of the Kitty Genovese story?

• Empathy

• Indifference

• Compassion

• Interest