Community Living 01

1. Which of these best describes a 'community'?

   • A group of people living together in one place
   • Eating bread and drinking wine in church
   • Sharing or exchanging information
   • Travelling some distance to and from work

2. A community for toddlers might be .......

   • a bowling club
   • a playgroup
   • the Girl Guides Association
   • the Women's Institute

3. Which answer is NOT a community?

   • Church
   • Family barbecue
   • School
   • Working men's club

4. Some communities are policed. Which of these would you expect to be so?

   • Church
   • Fitness centre
   • Housing estate
   • School

5. What is a 'community chest'?

   • A box to place valuables at the swimming pool
   • A fund for charitable activities in the community
   • A get-together where locals can air their concerns
   • A shield above the local community centre

6. If a community centre was being closed, what might the locals form?

   • A leisure group
   • A measure group
   • A pressure group
   • A treasure group

7. What is the purpose of pressure groups?

   • To campaign
   • To gossip
   • To socialize
   • To party

8. Pressure groups also 'lobby' their MPs. What does this mean?

   • Bribing them with money to listen to their cause
   • Inviting them to local sports events
   • Requesting that their views be heard by the Government
   • Throwing rotten tomatoes and eggs at them

9. How would you make a newcomer to the area feel part of the community?

   • Invite them to events at the local community centre
   • Ensure they get a copy of the regular newsletter
   • Find out their interests and advise of suitable clubs
   • All of the above

10. A community for the older generation might be .......

    • a ballroom dancing club
    • a karate club
    • a youth centre
    • an extreme activities club

Quiz written by Sarah Garratty