About Me
What state am I from in the US?
I am from Oregon
Why is it less common for American teenagers to go to a coffee shop?
Because coffee is very expensive. A small drink is like $6.00
Name 2 "common stops" that are typical for all road trips?
Two From:
Gas station, Rest area, Walmart, 24-hour restaurant, McDonald's, Dollar store, Truck Stop, Denny's
Name 2 of the Italian stereotypes we talked about
Pasta and pizza every day, Work less than Americans, Everyone is in the mafia, Very dramatic, Talking with your hands, Very well dressed
What food did my friends dress up as for Halloween?
They both dressed up as hot dogs.
What outdoor activity is my favorite hobby?
I love to go hiking.
How many class periods are in a day at an American high school?
There are 7 periods in a day.
How many hours would it take to drive across the US if you took no breaks?
It would take about 45 hours.
What type of job were Italian men able to get?
Manual labor
Which 2 groups of people celebrated the first Thanksgiving?
How many people are in my family?
There are 6 people in my family.
What is the name for the classes you get to choose each term and can be just for fun?
How many lanes does the 405 Interstate have in California?
At its biggest point, it can have up to 16 lanes.
What is the name of the island immigrants passed through to live in the US?
The island was named Ellis Island
What event were Pagans celebrating in December?
They were celebrating the winter solstice
In which Italian city did I study abroad in 2024?
I studied in Lecce in Puglia
What is the name of the important number Americans get each term to show their grade?
This is your GPA or Grade Point Average
What was the starting city for the "Southern Trail" Road trip in our presentation activity?
It started in Atlanta, Georgia
What reason did we discuss for Italians being better dressed than Americans
Many luxury brands are Italian.
In which years did Halloween start to become more commercial?
It started to become more commercial in 1920s-1950s
What is the name of the only national park in my home state?
The national park in my state is called Crater Lake.
What are the 2 different types of exams called?
They are the midterm and the final exams
They are semi-trucks, or 18-wheelers
In which year was the alcohol ban put into law, starting the prohibition era?
It started in 1920
What is the name of the woman who lobbied to make Thanksgiving a national holiday
Her name was Sarah Josepha Hale