AP Success - AP English Language: San Franciso Earthquake

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Question 1

Multiple choice
  • Limited in scope due to financial constraints

  • Led by the Italian community specifically

  • Unsuccessful in preventing future disasters

  • Hindered by the geographic location of the city

  • Done in a manner that improved the city each time

Question 2

Multiple choice
  • Previous fires had already weakened the city's structures

  • The density of population and buildings exacerbated the damage

  • The city's infrastructure was outdated

  • The government response was inadequate

  • There was a lack of preparedness among the residents

Question 3

Multiple choice
  • Illustrate the extensive damage in vivid detail

  • Compare the destruction to previous fires in San Francisco

  • Indicate the confusion and chaos during the disaster

  • Highlight the resilience of the Italian community

  • Suggest the difficulty of the rebuilding process

Question 4

Multiple choice
  • The infrastructure in these areas was particularly vulnerable

  • They prioritized areas with higher economic value

  • They were discriminating against certain neighborhoods

  • The cost of insurance was prohibitively high for residents

  • They had accurate predictions about the earthquake risks

Question 5

Multiple choice
  • The destruction of religious landmarks in the earthquake

  • The personal bravery of individuals during crises

  • The prioritization of spiritual over material recovery

  • The role of religion in community recovery

  • The continuity of community rituals despite disaster

Question 6

Multiple choice
  • San Francisco's population was declining prior to their arrival

  • There was a significant loss of life among the existing residents

  • The recovery efforts were dependent on external assistance

  • The disaster was seen as an opportunity for new beginnings

  • The Italian community was particularly welcoming to newcomers

Question 7

Multiple choice
  • There was a formal process for rebuilding the community

  • Real estate investments were seen as crucial to recovery

  • The government was quick to support the affected population

  • The community prioritized commercial over residential rebuilding

  • Italians played a significant role in the economic recovery

Question 8

Multiple choice
  • The commemoration of individuals significant to the recovery

  • The influence of American culture on the Italian Quarter

  • The beginning of a new chapter in the community's history

  • The return to normalcy after the rebuilding efforts

  • The desire to erase memories of the disaster

Question 9

Multiple choice
  • A testament to the resilience and determination of the community

  • A quick and efficient recovery facilitated by governmental support

  • A series of misguided efforts that failed to address underlying issues

  • An inadequate response to a profound community tragedy

  • A process heavily influenced by external economic interests

Question 10

Multiple choice
  • Marked by a swift and successful rebuilding effort

  • Comparable in scale to previous disasters in San Francisco's history

  • Less severe than in other parts of the city due to geographical advantages

  • Mitigated by the proactive measures taken by the Italian community

  • Exacerbated by socio-economic factors specific to the Italian Quarter

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