Summer Job Articles - Multiple Choice Quiz

What job did Ronald Reagan have as a teenager that made him a local hero?

• Corn detasseler

• Ice delivery man

• Lifeguard

• Newspaper delivery boy

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According to the first article, what percentage of teenagers worked in July 2016?

• 72%

• 50%

• 43%

• 25%

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Why do some parents discourage teens from working summer jobs?

• They believe it's too dangerous

• They prefer kids to focus on academics and extracurriculars

• There are no available jobs

• Teen labor is illegal in some areas

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What is "detasseling" corn?

• Sorting corn by quality

• Harvesting corn manually

• Removing pollen tassels from corn stalks

• Cleaning corn stalks

What is one reason the summer job market has declined for teens, according to Dixon's mayor?

• Lack of interest

• Rise in minimum wage

• School-year extensions

• Internet distractions

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What job did Lexi Nelson have?

• Corn picker

• Lifeguard

• Camp counselor

• Sandwich shop worker

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In the second article, what trait did the author feel many modern students were lacking?

• Intelligence

• Humor

• Resilience and self-discipline

• Kindness

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What concern does the author of the second article express about adolescence today?

• It ends too early

• It's too protected and prolonged

• It emphasizes work too much

• It's overly influenced by media

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What did the author send his daughter Corrie to do one summer?

• To attend a summer camp

• To visit her grandparents

• To buy groceries

• To deliver a message

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What is one benefit the second article suggests about manual labor for teens?

• It guarantees college admission

• It builds character and habits

• It helps kids make friends

• It makes money quickly

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