Quiz 26

1. What is the main topic of the script?

A. The history of high schools in New Jersey B. The revival of vocational and shop classes in schools C. Why college is the only way to get a job D. The importance of reading and writing

2. Who are the students learning to build houses?

A. Professional contractors B. Freshmen (first-year high school students) C. College graduates D. Teachers from New Jersey

3. Which skills are NOT mentioned as part of building the house?

A. Plumbing B. Electrical work C. Painting murals D. Laying foundations

4. What was the 'carpentry and construction' class formerly called?

A. Metal shop B. Wood shop C. Home economics D. Art class

5. Where is the featured Magnet High School located?

A. New York B. California C. New Jersey D. Texas

6. Why are these classes being brought back for the 21st century?

A. Because students don't like reading B. Because schools have too much extra money C. Because college isn't the only pathway to success D. Because houses are getting harder to build

7. What is the benefit of these classes for the teenagers mentioned?

A. They can get a good-paying job right after high school B. They can skip graduating high school C. They can build their own school D. They get to travel the world for free

8. What is the modern name for the 'home economics' program?

A. Metal shop B. Welding class C. Culinary arts program D. Construction class

9. According to the script, how many students in the carpentry class plan to pursue the trade?

A. Only one or two B. None of them C. About half D. Almost everyone

10. What does the phrase 'whip up' mean in the context of the culinary program?

A. To clean the kitchen B. To prepare food quickly C. To eat very fast D. To buy groceries