Activity Answers
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The best alternate headline for this article would be __. | Homeless Shelter Offers Warmth for Residents and Lessons for Students |
| According to the article, how does volunteering at the Harvard Square Homeless Shelter affect many of the students? | Volunteering at the shelter makes the students more aware of social issues by teaching them about the complexities of homelessness. |
| The article states: The students handle every aspect of operating the shelter, including keeping track of money, procuring food and other donations, cooking, washing dishes, and sweeping. Which would be the closest synonym for the word procure? | Acquire |
| The reader can infer from the article that __. | The skills required to run a homeless shelter can be applied to many different careers. |
| The news article says all of the following except __. | The staff members at the Harvard Square Homeless Shelter sometimes become resentful that they put in long hours and make no money. |
| Which of these should not be included in a summary of this article? | One alumnus of the shelter, the Reverend John Finley IV, founded a school for disadvantaged children in Boston. |
| Think about the following statement made by Jonathan Warsh:”When I got on campus, I saw a really strong juxtaposition between the…university compared with the plight of so many people in the square.” The author’s purpose for including this quote was to __. Press enter to interact with the item, and press tab button or down arrow until reaching the Submit button once the item is selected | Provide a reason why Warsh got involved with the Harvard Square Homeless Shelter |
| Which is the closest synonym for the word affluent? | Prosperous |