Glendale Community College » ESL » ESL 151 - Reading and Composition » Spring 2023 » Reading Quiz Here's Why Kindness Toward Disabled People Is Complicated by Rebekah Taussig

Question #1

What do all of the stories in this article have in common?

A. In each story, a stranger shows kindness to Taussig and then posts about it on social media.

B. In each story, Taussig needs help with something, but everyone around her is too busy.

C. In each story, Taussig needs help, but she is too proud to admit it.

D. In each story, someone tried to help Taussig in a way she did not actually want.

Question #2

What does Taussig say about people who tell her they don't notice her disability?

A. She is grateful that they do not think of her as disabled.

B. She is disappointed that they do not want to give her special treatment for being disabled.

C. She knows it is meant well, but she does not like the assumption that disability is a negative thing.

D. She thinks they are being insincere.

Question #3

According to Taussig, what is the problem with news stories about non-disabled people helping disable people?

A. The stories are depressing because no one wants to think about disability.

B. The stories are unrealistic because usually no one wants to help disabled people.

C. The disabled people in these stories are often faking their disabilities for attention.

D. They usually focus on the perspective of the non-disabled person and ignore the disabled person's point of view.

Question #4

In the story where Taussig's boyfriend carries her through the cave, how does she feel about the experience?

A. She is excited that other people want to take pictures of them together.

B. She thinks it is very romantic that he insists on helping her.

C. She does not enjoy it, and wishes he had listened when she said no.

D. She thinks he is brave and his actions give her hope.

Question #5

What advice does Taussig give to non-disabled people who want to help disabled people?

A. If the other person says "no," keep trying, because they might not mean it.

B. Always try to help, even if the other person might not appreciate it.

C. Never help anyone, because you might cause offense.

D. Pay attention to the other person's signals and listen to them.