Black Americans
When did the first slave ship from Africa arrive to the colony of Jamestown in North America?
A: 1545
B: 1619
C: 1687
D: 1723
1619
Translate to Norwegain: "independence"
selvstendighet, uavhengighet
What was Toni Marrison's job?
Translate to Norwegain: "enamel"
emaljert, lakkert
Who works longer? Americans or Europeans?
Americans
Which american president is known to have freed the slaves?
Abraham Lincoln
Translate to Norwegain: "to prevent"
å hindre/å forhindre
Why did she feel pride in her work, besides money to squander?
She could support her family/parents. She got approved by the adults. She felt like an adult.
Translate to Norwegain: "to squander"
å sløse med
Does American have rights to parental leave if they work for a small company?
No
What is the name of the black protest movement that in recent time has protested police violence against black people?
Black Lives Matter
Translate to Norwegain: "unemployment"
arbeidsledighet
What did Toni Marrison's boss offer her in pay instead of money?
Used clothes.
Translate to English: "dyp, inderlig"
profound
What do surveys tell us about who complains most about their work? Americans or europeans?
Europeans.
What was the name of the black woman who famously refused to give up her bus seat to a white person?
Rosa Parks
Translate to English: "dødbringende, drepende"
lethal
Who did Toni Marrison go to for advice when she struggled with increased demand at her workplace?
Her father.
Translate to English: "plage/ en plage"
nuisance
How many weeks paid vacation does the average american get?
Two
What were the racist laws in the southern states called?
Jim Crow laws.
Translate to English: "overveiende, for det meste"
predominant
Where is a persons "real life", according to Toni Marrison?
With her/his family.
Translate to English: "dyrket, elsket"
doted on
How many months paid parental leave do you get in Norway?
10 months.