Depression and Hard Times — Quiz

Question 7 • English III

Which sentence best summarizes the central idea of the song, “Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?”

Answer

The United States was built, developed, and protected by women and men of various cultures and backgrounds.

A man named Al is responsible for the building, development, and protection of the United States of America.

The men begging for money on the street helped build and protect our country, and they deserve a better lot than they have been given.

Farms, railroads, and the military have greatly diminished in quality since the onset of the Great Depression.

Explanation

The song’s speaker recalls working to build the country, including its railroads and infrastructure, and serving in wartime. Now he is unemployed and asking for help, so the song contrasts his contributions with his poverty. Choice D best captures that central idea: the men who helped build and protect the country deserve better than the hardship they face.

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