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Comprehension questions for the reading "Comic Relief"

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1
The idea that laughter is good for you is commonly believed, but not scientific
False
True
2
People make jokes about being ill or poor
because they are depressed
to earn extra money
they can't afford TV
to stop worrying
3
A jester is
a funny hat
a type of clown
a man dressed as a woman
a personification of death
4
"Laugher is contagious" means
doctors think laughter is bad
one person's laughter can start a whole crowd laughing
sick people laugh more
too much laughter makes you sick
5
"Comic Relief" is
when a funny scene is included in a drama
when one comic performer replaces another one
when a comedian can use the bathroom
laughter therapy
6
Which is NOT an example of humor as a social lubricant
people tell jokes to start speeches
people laugh to prepare for an athletic event
people share funny stories with new acquaintances
people enjoy the company of those who make them laugh
7
Humor is found only in some human cultures.
False
True
8
It is thought that laughter can help with
all of these choices
healing injuries
autoimmune disorders
heart disease
9
Royal families in Europe
persecuted clowns
punished people for laughter
hired people to make them laugh
dressed as clowns on holidays
10
People tell funny stories at funerals because
it drives away bad spirits
it helps remember the good things
they don't want to be reminded of death
they are insensitive
11
Which is NOT a use of humor
ease social awkwardness
create a distraction for surgical patients
a coping mechanism
improve health
12
Which topic is NOT taboo for making fun of
religion
sex
misfortune
death