Which statement did Jeri believe about people in America?

• A. They were all poor
• B. They were all super rich
• C. They were all doctors
• D. They were all tourists

Answer: (B)

People often form simplified views about another place, assuming everyone there has the same situation. Jeri believes that people in America are all super rich. This shows a stereotype—thinking wealth is universal in the United States—rather than recognizing a mix of incomes and experiences. In the story, the contrast between such a belief and the reality of many Americans’ varied lives helps students see how perspectives can be incomplete until they’ve seen more of the world. That’s why this answer fits best: it captures the specific notion Jeri holds about Americans. The other possibilities don’t match the portrayed belief, which centers on universal wealth rather than universal poverty, a particular profession, or being tourists.