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Strangers In Their Own Land by Arlie Russell Hochschild - Test
Contributed by: Miah
  • 1. What is the main focus of 'Strangers In Their Own Land'?
A) Historical events of the Civil Rights Movement.
B) Environmental challenges in Louisiana.
C) The political and cultural divide in America.
D) Economic theories of capitalism.
  • 2. In which state does much of Hochschild's research take place?
A) Florida.
B) Mississippi.
C) Louisiana.
D) Texas.
  • 3. Hochschild explores the lives of working-class people affected by what industry?
A) The tech industry.
B) The agricultural industry.
C) The manufacturing industry.
D) The oil and gas industry.
  • 4. What emotional response does Hochschild identify among her subjects regarding government?
A) Fear of change.
B) Sense of gratitude.
C) Indifference.
D) Feeling of betrayal.
  • 5. Which demographic does Hochschild primarily focus on?
A) Affluent suburban families.
B) Middle-class minorities.
C) White working-class Americans.
D) Urban millennials.
  • 6. In what year was 'Strangers In Their Own Land' published?
A) 2018.
B) 2020.
C) 2016.
D) 2014.
  • 7. How does Hochschild aim to foster understanding between different viewpoints?
A) By encouraging empathy and dialogue.
B) By promoting political correctness.
C) By avoiding controversial topics.
D) By critiquing one side over another.
  • 8. What does Hochschild suggest is essential for bridging divides?
A) Increased funding.
B) Stronger political policies.
C) Nonprofit intervention.
D) Understanding and empathy.
  • 9. What does Hochschild argue motivates many of her subjects' political beliefs?
A) Financial incentives.
B) A narrative of belonging and victimhood.
C) Educational background.
D) Media influence.
  • 10. What role do personal stories play in Hochschild's findings?
A) They highlight individual experiences and feelings.
B) They provide statistical analysis.
C) They serve as entertainment.
D) They are not relevant.
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