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Economic Quizzes / April 2020

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Question 1

Which businesses were hard-hit by the spread of COVID-19?

airlines, hotels, and conference centers
restaurants, bars, and movie theaters
schools and universities
All of the above

Question 2

According to the article, the U.S. unemployment rate is projected to top the rate at the height of

World War I.
the Great Depression.
World War II.
the Great Recession.

Question 3

The CARES Act promises

A an extra $600 per week to unemployed workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.
B up to 39 weeks of assistance to unemployed workers who are not normally covered by states’ programs.
C Both A and B
D Neither A nor B

Question 4

Which group of workers has been hardest hit by massive layoffs?

low-skilled employees of small businesses
software engineers
grocery store clerks
call center employees

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