Quiz on Life in a Shelter

What was the main reason for building underground fallout or bomb shelters in the late 1940s and 1950s?

• To protect against natural disasters

• To provide extra living space

• To prepare for nuclear attacks

• To store food supplies

Who is the author of the chapter "Life in a Shelter"?

• Thamar E. Dufva

• Holt McDougal

• Conrad

• United States History

What is one activity suggested for children in the shelter?

• Watching television

• Playing games like chess or checkers

• Attending school

• Gardening

What is recommended to keep in the shelter to record everyday events?

• A camera

• A diary

• A video recorder

• A sketchbook

What is one of the benefits of living in a shelter mentioned in the text?

• Access to fresh air

• Opportunity to discover new traits in family members

• Ability to travel freely

• Unlimited food supply

What is suggested to help pass the time in the shelter?

• Watching movies

• Reading books

• Exercising

• Cooking

What is the purpose of allowing children to play in the shelter before it is occupied?

• To clean the shelter

• To get them used to the environment

• To store their toys

• To decorate the shelter

What is the tone of the advice given about life after the shelter period ends?

• Pessimistic

• Optimistic

• Realistic

• Indifferent