Question

directions: after reading \seeking shelter\ on pages 18-23 in this issue of choices, answer the comprehension questions below.

1. according to the article, which of the following is an example of someone who is unhoused?

a someone who travels often for work
b someone who lives in a big family home
c someone moving to a new city
d someone without stable or secure housing

1. harper elder says she didnt ask for help when she became homeless because she \didnt want to lose face or be vulnerable with people.\ what does she mean by \lose face\?

a be humiliated
b get caught by authorities
c get sick
d be recognized by her peers

1. what is one reason many teenagers become unhoused, according to the article?

a they want to live independently from their parents.
b family conflict, financial hardship, or unsafe home environments cause them to leave their home.
c they refuse to go to school.
d they are waiting for college housing.

1. homelessness affects black, latine/hispanic, and indigenous teens at ______ compared with white teens.

a higher rates
b equal rates
c slightly lower rates
d much lower rates

1. which challenges does the article say unhoused teens may face?

a too much free time
b having to volunteer at shelters
c difficulty getting food, getting rest, and attending school regularly
d traveling too far for jobs

1. which organization or person mentioned in the article works to help teens find shelter or resources?

a a school counselor who connects students to support services
b a local artist who paints murals about homelessness
c a social media influencer who raises awareness
d a celebrity who donates money to schools

1. when a school district identifies an unhoused teen, which of the following is the district required to do, according to federal law?

a find the student a safe place to stay
b provide the student with transportation to school
c help the student pass all their classes
d contact the students parents

1. which is true about youth shelters?

a youth shelters provide housing for teens and adults.
b there are more youth shelters than adult shelters.
c youth shelters provide special services for young people, such as homework help.
d youth shelters provide just enough resources to help young people survive.

1. according to the map on page 23, which of the following states has the lowest percentage of unhoused students?

a new mexico
b wisconsin
c vermont
d florida

1. what is the overall message of the article?

a being unhoused is rare and doesnt affect that many young people.
b homelessness is a complex issue that communities can address through empathy and action.
c teens who are unhoused should handle their problems alone.
d only adults can help solve housing insecurity.

Explanation:

To solve these comprehension questions, we analyze each one based on the article "Seeking Shelter" (though we'll use logical reasoning about homelessness and the options provided):

Question 1

**: "Unhoused" means lacking stable housing.

• A: Traveling for work ≠ unhoused.
• B: Living in a big family home is housed.
• C: Moving to a new city doesn’t mean unhoused.
• D: Someone without stable/secure housing matches "unhoused."

**: "Lose face" in this context relates to embarrassment (not wanting to be vulnerable).

• A: "Be humiliated" aligns with losing dignity/embarrassment.
• B: "Get caught by authorities" is irrelevant.
• C: "Get sick" is unrelated.
• D: "Be recognized by peers" doesn’t fit "lose face" here.

**: Common reasons for teen homelessness include family conflict, financial issues, or unsafe homes.

• A: Wanting independence is not a primary reason for homelessness.
• B: Family conflict, financial hardship, or unsafe home environments cause them to leave home (matches typical causes).
• C: Refusing school ≠ homelessness.
• D: Waiting for college housing is not a cause of homelessness.

Answer:

D. Someone without stable or secure housing

Question 2