25. Document Project 25: Teenagers in Postwar America

Quiz for Document 25.9 “Why No Chinese American Delinquents?” 1955

Quiz for Document 25.9: “Why No Chinese American Delinquents?” 1955

Document Project Document 25.9: “Why No Chinese American Delinquents?” 1955

Choose the best answer to each question.

Question 1

1. What stereotypes about Chinese Americans does the magazine article reflect?

Cleanliness

Obedience

Buddhism

Delinquency

Question 2

2. Based on this article, which of the following describes teens of the 1950s?

All teenagers were rebellious and criminal delinquents.

Many teenagers rebelled through music but did not break the law.

Teenager behavior differed based on culture and individual character.

Teenager rates of delinquency declined during the 1950s.

Question 3

3. In the context of the 1950s, who might the author be indirectly criticizing by praising the Asian Americans’ success in overcoming challenges and racism?

African Americans

Chinese Americans

Japanese Americans

Caucasian Americans

Question 4

4. Which of the following describes the general tone of the article regarding Chinese Americans?

Critical and derogatory

Loving and sympathetic

Bitter and obstinate

Condescending and stereotyped

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