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Comprehension questions for the reading "Comic Relief"

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