Three Cheers for Nanny State

Three Cheers for Nanny State

8th Grade

17 Qs

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Three Cheers for Nanny State

Three Cheers for Nanny State

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Quiz

English

8th Grade

Medium

CCSS
RI.8.6, RI.7.4, RF.3.3B

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17 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the NYC ban limit the sale of?

large sugary drinks

unsafe cars

sugary snacks

imported clothing

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

As explained in “Three Cheers for the Nanny State,” why would some people be against the ban?

They did not understand the way the ban was written.

They were worried about getting in trouble.

They like being in control of their choices.

They wanted a ban that limited the sale of soda even more.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 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?
cognitive bias
talk therapy
deep hypnosis
long-term memory

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

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?

more poverty

more regulations and laws

higher prices for soda

it would be harder to get soda in places like supermarkets and convenience stores

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following situations could best be used to illustrate the meaning of rational?

wearing a bathing suit in the snow

laughing when someone is sad

staying inside during a hurricane

refusing to wear shoes outside in the winter

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

When an action is justifiable, what does that mean?

It was not important

You did not have a good reason for taking that action

You believe that you had a good reason for the action and can defend your decision

It was the only thing to do

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the most likely meaning of principle in this context?

Doctors follow the principle of “do no harm” when treating their patients.

strange habit

guiding belief or rule

boss of a school

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

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