While Writers Such as Ernest Hemingway and Sinclair Lewis Criticized

question 24

Multiple Choice

While writers such as Ernest Hemingway and Sinclair Lewis criticized what they saw as American hypocrisy in the 1920s, the truth was

• A) that they hated American culture and the changes they saw.
• B) they thought the country was beyond reform.
• C) they were diehard Americans at heart who wanted to create a more authentic culture.
• D) they were bitter about the impact of mass printing on sales of their books.
• E) All of these choices

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Definitions:

Prejudice

Prejudice involves prejudging people based on biases, stereotypes, or without actual knowledge, often leading to unfair treatment or discrimination.

Ethnic Identity Development

The process through which individuals come to understand and feel a connection to their ethnic group, including its culture, traditions, and values.

Ethnic Identity Search

The process by which individuals explore and seek to understand their cultural heritage, values, and customs as part of their overall identity.

Unexamined Ethnic Identity

A state where an individual has not critically explored or reflected upon the cultural, historical, and social significance of their ethnic background.