Jazz Age in New York City Quiz

What year is described as the heart of the Jazz Age in New York City?

• 1925

• 1900

• 1930

• 1890

What activities are mentioned as part of the Jazz Age in New York City?

• Music, dancing, and laughter

• Reading, writing, and arithmetic

• Cooking, cleaning, and sewing

• Hiking, swimming, and fishing

What did families do in the evenings in the late 1800s?

• Read by candlelight or listen to piano music

• Watch television and play video games

• Go to the movies and eat popcorn

• Attend concerts and dance parties

What is the term used for the spread of news and ideas through radios, newspapers, and movies?

• Mass media

• Social media

• Public relations

• Digital marketing

Who could enjoy entertainment in the past according to the text?

• Only the rich

• Everyone

• Only children

• Only adults

What is one effect of mass media mentioned in the text?

• It helps unify people by sharing the same experiences

• It causes confusion and misinformation

• It isolates people from each other

• It reduces the spread of ideas

What type of music was popular during the creation of a new culture in America?

• Classical

• Jazz

• Rock

• Country

What were young people doing to enjoy life during this time?

• Reading books

• Going to parties

• Playing sports

• Studying

What is the main theme of the literature and art of the 1920s?

• War and peace

• Diversity and new styles

• Science and technology

• Nature and environment

What did some writers describe the 1920s as?

• Boring and dull

• Fun and full of life

• Dangerous and risky

• Quiet and peaceful