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AMERICAN CULTURE QUIZ n° 1 1. You just found out that your mother is sick. You go to work, and an American co-worker asks you, “How are you?” What do you say? a) “Not good.” b) “Fine, how are you?” c) “I’m not doing too well—I just found out that my mother is sick.” “How are you?” is a common American greeting. Usually, when someone says that to you, they don’t really want to know how you are. However, you can tell a good friend how you really are.

2. An American has invited you to their house for dinner. Should you bring anything? a) Yes. b) No. c) Only if they ask. Especially if you are going to their house for the first time, you should bring something. You can bring a small item from your country or flowers or some wine.

3. Two of your co-workers are talking, and you have to ask one of them a question about a project you’re working on. What should you do? a) Go back to your desk and wait until the conversation is over. b) Interrupt their conversation and ask the question. c) Stand there and watch them until the conversation is over. Only interrupt the conversation if your question is urgent, or if there is some kind of crisis.

4. You are invited to a wedding reception that is going to begin at 3:00 pm. What time should you arrive? a) Anytime—it doesn’t matter. b) At 3:00. c) Between 3:00 and 3:30. In general, it is important to be on time to events, especially formal ones, such as weddings.

5. You’ve been married for 10 years, but you’ve never worn a wedding band. Should you wear one in the United States? a) No. b) Only at formal events. c) Yes. You should always wear a wedding ring to let other people know that you are married. Sometimes, if people are romantically interested in you, they will look at your finger to see if you’re wearing one.

6. You and your neighbor get along very well, and they tell you, “Come over anytime.” What should you do? a) Do what they say—go to their house whenever you want. b) Never go to their house. c) Call before you go over. It is polite to call before going to someone’s house.

7. You meet an American at a luncheon. They ask you what you do for a living, and after you tell them, you ask them: a) What they do and how much money they make. b) What they do. c) What they do and where they work. Some people don’t want to talk about where they work, for various reasons. If you want to know, it’s best to ask that question after you talk to the person for a while.

8. You just started a new job, and you need to make a personal call. What should you do? a) Ask someone if it is okay to make a personal call. b) Make the call—it doesn’t matter, as long as you’re an employee. c) Don’t make the call until lunch time, and do it outside your workplace. Workplaces have different rules for personal phone calls, so play it safe until you find out. In some situations, "a" is acceptable. However, to avoid being seen as presumptuous, it is better to wait and see what the workplace is like.

9. An American tells you that your shirt is nice. What do you say? a) "Thank you." b) "No, it's not that special." c) Don't say anything because the compliment wasn't sincere If someone gives you a compliment on anything, say “thank you.” Otherwise, people will wonder if you have any selfconfidence.. http://www.metrolingua.com/answers.htm

QUIZ n°2 1. Based on league attendance and TV viewership, which professional sport in America is the most popular? a) Baseball b) Basketball c) American football 2. Which of these ingredients is NOT a common component of a traditional American dinner? a) Turkey b) Fries c) Sweet Potatoes

3. What fashion trend was and still is an enduring symbol of American pop culture? a) Cowboy hat and boots b) Blue jean c) Leather motorcycle jacket

4. A majority of Americans identify themselves as Christians. Which of the following Christian groups is the most followed? a) Roman Catholic

b) Anglican c) Baptist

5. Who was the famous American poet known for the dark themes often found in his works? a) Nathaniel Hawthorne b) Henry David Thoreau c) Edgar Allan Poe 6. America was originally composed of how many states? a) 52 b) 13 c) 32 7. Which of these American music styles is most associated with African Americans? a) Blues b) Jazz c) All of them 8. In the context of American culture, the term "Broadway" refers to a) A famous avenue in NY b) Title of a 1942 film c) Broadway theaters located in NY 9. Which of these iconic movies is NOT an American production? a) Gone With the Wind b) Star Wars c) Lawrence of Arabia 10. Walt Disney was the most prolific animator/animation producer in American history. Which of these was considered his finest creation? a) Mickey Mouse b) d) Donald Duck c) Goofy 11. The world's famous Silicon Valley is renowned for being the home of a) Leading technology companies b) Financial institutions c) Highly rated universities 12. True or False. Private ownership of firearms (with some restrictions) is permissible in America.

http://voices.yahoo.com/american-culture-facts-trivia-6477244.html The population is approximately a)290 mil b)560 mil c) 160 mil

The first US president was Lincoln Washington Jefferson The largest state is: California Texas Alaska

The KKK is a charity a racist organization a famous film

The two main political parties are the Socialist and the Democratic parties the Democratic and the Republican parties the Liberal and the Democratic parties

How many feet are in a yard? A. 50 B. 12 C. 3 Disneyland was named after its founder whose first name was: A. Warren B. Walt C. William What was James Cameron's career prior to "Titanic" and "Avatar"? A. Electrician B. School Bus Driver C. Food Vendor at Yankee Stadium

What is the second most spoken language in America? Chinese Spanish Italian What is American exceptionalism? A The view that Americans are smarter than other people B The view that people in other countries are better than Americans C The belief that America is different than other nations The Statue of Liberty was a gift from which country? A England B C Canada The longest river in the United States is the: [A] Missouri [B] Mississippi (correct answer) [C] Rio Grande Trade agreement between the US, Canada, and Mexico. [A] NATO [B] EU [C] NAFTA (correct answer) The national symbol of the USA is: A Donkey, B Bald eagle, C Elephant. Windy City is the popular name of: A Chicago, B Phoenix, C Atlanta. How many stripes are displayed on the American flag? A 12 B 10 C 13 Which president was responsible for freeing the slaves? A Theodore Roosevelt B George Washington C Abraham Lincoln Who has the power to declare war? A Congress. B The President C Any senator

You are eating delicious potatoes at an American's house. When you are finished eating the potatoes, the American asks you if you want more. You do want more, but what should you say? Choose one: A Say "no" twice, and after they ask you a third time, say "yes." B Hold out your plate. C Say "yes, please." Name the one thing you should NOT say to someone: A “You’ve lost weight.” B “You must have a lot of money.” C “You look nice today”