From "How Yiddish Changed America and How American Changed Yiddish", edited by Ilan Stavans and Josh Lambert. © 2020 by Restless Books
Question
Use the passage to answer the question.
Based on this introductory paragraph, which statement describes the topic of this chapter?
(1 point)
Responses
Anti-Jewish prejudice in Europe was present within the Jewish community, as well as outside of it.
Anti-Jewish prejudice in Europe was present within the Jewish community, as well as outside of it.
Yiddish-speaking Jewish people endured discrimination in Europe that other ethnic groups did not face.
Yiddish-speaking Jewish people endured discrimination in Europe that other ethnic groups did not face.
The migration of Yiddish-speaking Jewish people from Europe was different from other waves of immigration.
The migration of Yiddish-speaking Jewish people from Europe was different from other waves of immigration.
Jewish people who immigrated to North America fled violence and terror that had become a part of life for them.
Jewish people who immigrated to North America fled violence and terror that had become a part of life for them.
Based on the information provided in the passage, the statement that describes the topic of this chapter is:
The migration of Yiddish-speaking Jewish people from Europe was different from other waves of immigration.
To answer this question, we need to analyze the information provided in the introductory paragraph of the chapter. According to the passage, the chapter explores the impact of Yiddish on America and the impact of America on Yiddish. However, the specific topic described in the introductory paragraph is not mentioned directly.
Let's examine the statements and determine which one best captures the main topic of the chapter:
1. "Anti-Jewish prejudice in Europe was present within the Jewish community, as well as outside of it."
This statement discusses prejudice against Jewish people in Europe, but it does not directly address the topic described in the introductory paragraph. It focuses on anti-Jewish prejudice rather than the impact of Yiddish on America and vice versa.
2. "Yiddish-speaking Jewish people endured discrimination in Europe that other ethnic groups did not face."
This statement also highlights discrimination against Yiddish-speaking Jewish people in Europe. While it relates to the experiences of Yiddish-speaking Jewish people, it does not specifically address the topic described in the introductory paragraph. Therefore, it is not the correct answer.
3. "The migration of Yiddish-speaking Jewish people from Europe was different from other waves of immigration."
This statement mentions the migration of Yiddish-speaking Jewish people from Europe, which aligns with the topic described in the introductory paragraph. It focuses on the distinctive nature of this particular migration compared to other waves of immigration. This could potentially be the correct answer.
4. "Jewish people who immigrated to North America fled violence and terror that had become a part of life for them."
This statement talks about Jewish people who immigrated to North America fleeing violence and terror. While it mentions their immigration experience, it does not specifically address the impact of Yiddish on America or the impact of America on Yiddish. Therefore, it is not the correct answer.
Based on the analysis above, it can be concluded that the statement that best describes the topic of this chapter is: "The migration of Yiddish-speaking Jewish people from Europe was different from other waves of immigration."