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Thomas Beller, The Problem with T-Shirts

Thomas Beller, The Problem with T-Shirts

Read The Problem with T-Shirts and check your comprehension by answering the following questions. Then “submit” your work.

1. At the beginning of the essay, Beller is wearing a t-shirt brought back from semiretirement because

he wants to wear it one last time before discarding it.

it is the only shirt that matches his outfit for the party.

he wants to amuse a friend.

he didn’t have any other clean shirts.

2. In addition to t-shirts, what are some of the other articles of clothing in the “No Respect” category?

shoes

socks and underwear

hats and ties

sweat suits

3. What is the main reason that an old t-shirt is important?

It may come back into style.

It has survived.

It documents the person you once were.

Most are gifts; it’s not polite to throw out gifts.

4. What is the real problem with t-shirts?

Your t-shirt may offend people.

You hate to take them off!

Frequently, you run into people who are wearing the same t-shirt.

They get better and better until one day they just disappear.

5. A t-shirt can turn its wearer into a walking

joke.

billboard.

fashion statement.

textbook.