Families Today

Chapter 21: On Your Own

Section 2 Practice Test

1
What is the ability to direct your life independently known as?
A)Autonomy
B)Interdependence
C)Free-rein leadership
D)Adaptation
2
Which choice will you have to make when you live on your own?
A)Finances
B)Safety
C)Transportation
D)All of the above
3
What is involved in purchasing, storing and preparing your food?
A)Procrastination
B)Management
C)Technology
D)Development
4
What is a disease-causing organism called?
A)Pathogen
B)Hormone
C)Pollutant
D)Antibiotic
5
Moving disease-causing organisms from one place to another is called what?
A)Disease
B)Immunity
C)Cross-pollination
D)Cross-contamination
6
Which of the following maintains food safety?
A)Storing at the proper temperature
B)Refrigerating promptly
C)Using clean utensils
D)All of the above
7
Learning basic sewing skills will help you design, or _____ clothing.
A)Create
B)Devise
C)Alter
D)Manufacture
8
What do clothing, talking, and listening all have in common?
A)They are all skills
B)They are all forms of communication
C)They are all part of your culture
D)They are all functions
9
What is a basic stitch that is temporary and holds fabrics together for fitting?
A)Slipstitch
B)Hem stitch
C)Basting stitch
D)Blanket stitch
10
Before you shop for clothing, you need to examine, or _____, your present wardrobe.
A)Analyze
B)Manage
C)Organize
D)Discard
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