Life on the Move: The story of the American Hobo
Questions:
5
Grade:
5
Words:
88
During the Great Depression, a group of people known as hobos emerged. They travelled across the country, riding in the empty freight trains, constantly in search of work. Hobos were adventurous and resourceful. They created a unique language of signs and symbols to help each other find food, shelter, or warn about dangers. Life as a hobo was not easy. It was a tough time and their lifestyle was full of challenges and risks. But their spirit of resilience and community is something we can all learn from.
Question 1
Who were the hobos during the Great Depression?
A
They were business owners
B
They were politicians
C
They were people who travelled across the country searching for work
Explanation. During the Great Depression, hobos were people who travelled across the country, constantly in search of work.
D
They were school teachers
E
They were farmers
Question 2
What unique language did the hobos create?
A
A language of numbers
B
A language of gestures
C
A language of signs and symbols
Explanation. Hobos created a unique language of signs and symbols to help each other find food, shelter, or warn about dangers.
D
A language of colors
E
A language of animals
Question 3
What did the language of signs and symbols help the hobos to do?
A
Find their family
B
Find gold
C
Find food, shelter and warn about dangers
Explanation. The language of signs and symbols helped the hobos to find food, shelter, or warn about dangers.
D
Speak to animals
E
Predict the weather
Question 4
What was life as a hobo like during the Great Depression?
A
Easy and comfortable
B
Tough and challenging
Explanation. Life as a hobo during the Great Depression was tough and full of challenges and risks.
C
Relaxed and peaceful
D
Fulfilling and rewarding
E
Boring and dull
Question 5
What can we learn from the hobos?
A
How to travel by freight train
B
How to create a language of signs and symbols
C
How to be adventurers
D
The spirit of resilience and community
Explanation. From the hobos, we can learn the spirit of resilience and community.
E
How to become a hobo
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