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American Culture
Questions about Donovan Sensei
100

Two things are _______ if they are connected or have something in common.
A. divided
B. related
C. separated
D. ignored

Related

100

How many people are on one Tessei team?

22 people

100

What is one reason for the Tessei’s success in Japan?

Japan’s unique cleaning culture.

100

The Tessei staff take _______ in their work. This is another reason for their success.

pride

100

 Which is the most popular American holiday in November?
 A. Halloween
 B. Thanksgiving
 C. Christmas
 D. Independence Day

B. Thanksgiving

100

What state is Donovan Sensei from?

Montana

200

 A helpful idea or advice someone gives is called a _______.

A. question
B. complaint
C. suggestion
D. reminder

Suggestion

200

How many Bullet trains (Shinkansen) does the Tessei clean every day?

20

200

What do Japanese people often do after concerts or soccer games?

They take their garbage home.

200

The staff want passengers to feel _______ when using the Shinkansen.

Comfortable

200

True or False - Pizza originally comes from the United States

 False, it's from Italy.

200

 What is Donovan's favorite color

Blue

300

When you make something better, you _______ it.

A. destroy
B. improve
C. ignore
D. forget

improve

300

What did a world-famous TV station call the Tessei’s work?

Tokyo's Seven Minute Miracle.

300

How has Tessei's performance impressed many people around the world?

Some are thinking of introducing the same system in their own countries.

300

Whose idea was it for the staff to stand in line and bow deeply before cleaning?

The Tessei staff’s own idea

300

What is the name of the famous mouse created by Walt Disney?

Mickey Mouse

300

What is Donovan Sensei's Dog's name?

Nami

400

A word that means how well someone does their work or job is called this.

A. effort
B. performance
C. skill
D. practice

performance

400

Why do Japanese railways have a good reputation around the world?

They are very punctual

400

In Japan, who usually cleans the classrooms and areas they use in schools?

The students do.

400

Why is Tessei’s cleaning considered a world-famous performance?

Because the staff (use small ideas / make extra effort) to make cleaning more than just a job.

400

Which American sport is known as the “national pastime”? 

A. Basketball

B. American Football

C. Baseball

D. Soccer


C. Baseball

400

Where does Donovan sensei most want to visit in Japan?

Hokkaido

500

A word that means what other people think or say about someone or a group.

A. belief
B. reputation
C. rumor
D. impression

reputation

500

What do people call the Tesseis' amazing performance?

The Shinkansen theatre

500

Why do people in Japan think cleaning is important?

Because it is part of their culture and daily life.

500

How do the staff’s pride and effort help create a better experience for passengers?

It helps them (improve their work / think of new ideas / make passengers feel more comfortable)

500

Put these American events or holidays in order from earliest to latest in the year:

  1. Thanksgiving

  2. 4th of July

  3. Valentine’s Day

  4. Halloween

Valentine’s Day → Independence Day → Halloween → Thanksgiving (3 → 2 → 4 → 1)

500

What are Donovan Sensei's cats' names?

Max, Stan, and Robin

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