Three Cheers to the Nanny State

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English
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8th Grade
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JENNY SIGALA
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
According to “Three Cheers for the Nanny State,” what item did New York City attempt to ban?
large sodas
unsafe cars
sugary snacks
imported clothing
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.1
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
As explained in “Three Cheers for the Nanny State,” why were some people resistant to the ban discussed?
They found the ban's language hard to understand.
They feared punishment for disobeying the ban.
They did not like being told what to do.
They wanted a ban that was stricter.
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RI.8.8
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What psychological concept discussed in “Three Cheers for the Nanny State” explains the reason the mind does not always make the best decisions?
talk therapy
cognitive bias
deep hypnosis
long-term memory
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RI.8.8
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
According to “Three Cheers for the Nanny State,” what do opponents of the ban discussed in the essay fear?
increased poverty
more regulations
higher prices
busier stores
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RI.8.2
CCSS.RI.8.8
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following situations could best be used to illustrate the meaning of rational?
wearing sunglasses at night
laughing during a sad movie
staying inside during a storm
walking barefoot in the snow
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
If you think that a past action is justifiable, which of the following must be true? Base your answer on the meaning of justifiable.
You believe that the action was unimportant
You believe that no one noticed the action.
You believe that you can defend the action.
You believe that the action was dishonest.
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CCSS.L.8.4A
CCSS.RI.8.4
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the most likely meaning of principle in the following sentence? Doctors follow the principle of “do no harm” when treating their patients.
guiding belief
legal requirement
medical diagnosis
questionable practice
Tags
CCSS.L.8.4A
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
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