Illustration: Explaining with Examples

Comprehension Quiz for “Rambos of the Road”

Read “Rambos of the Road” and check your comprehension by answering the following questions. Then “submit” your work.

Question 14.8

1. What had Gottfried done to make another driver “glare at [him] with such sullen intensity, such hatred, that [he] was truly afraid for [his] life?”

Gottfried had cut him off at the exit.

Gottfried had honked at him.

Gottfried had passed him.

Gottfried had sped up when the other motorist tried to pass.

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Question 14.9

2. Which of the examples below does Gottfried not give of “auto macho”?

people fight over parking spaces.

people jump the line at gas stations.

drivers refuse to let others get over in time to make an exit.

drivers try to get ahead in line at toll booths.

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Question 14.10

3. Before Gottfried was able to drive, he perceived motorists as

helpful but rather careless.

too willing to drive the speed limit.

orderly, reasonable, and considerate.

full of anger and hostility.

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Question 14.11

4. When stopped at the Manhattan end of the Lincoln tunnel, Gottfried describes an incident between

a truck driver and a Wall Street type.

a truck driver and a little old lady.

a bus driver and a Wall Street type.

an out-of-towner and an impatient New Yorker.

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Question 14.12

5. What examples does Gottfried give to support his claim that we all become a little crazy behind the wheel?

He says we seethe and curse.

He says we text and ignore other drivers.

He says we beep as soon as the light changes.

He says we tailgate.

Correct

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