A Movie Producer Is Looking for Someone to Play the Role

question 21

Multiple Choice

A movie producer is looking for someone to play the role of a domestic servant. She wants to cast someone who has significant experience with all kinds of housework in their everyday life. Based on this criterion, who is LEAST likely to get the role?

• A) Julie, a European-American female
• B) Jed, a European-American male
• C) Matt, an African-American male
• D) Alonzo, a Hispanic-American male

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Definitions:

Conservation

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