Burning the Flag

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English
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10th Grade
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Hard
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Sarah Williams
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25 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
In "Burning the Flag", the two OPPOSING viewpoints were that the Right to Burn the Flag is Protected by Freedom of Speech and ......
Burning the American flag should not face punishment
Burning the American flag must be done at least once a year
Burning the American Flag is a Threat to Our Country
Burning the American flag is a crime punishable by death
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
In Texas v Johnson, Justice Brennan's argument was.....
Burning the flag is the only form of protest that makes sense
Burning the flag is protected by the 1st Amendment
Burning the flag is disrespectful
Burning the flag is a crime
Tags
CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RI.8.8
CCSS.RL.11-12.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.1
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
In "Burning the Flag", all of the following support the Point: The Right to Burn the Flag is Protected by Freedom of Speech EXCEPT FOR.............
it shows people care about their nation enough to promote change
we can't protect our freedoms and limit them at the same time
it is disrespectful to former military members
it is protected by the 1st Amendment of free speech
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
In "Burning the Flag", all of the following support the Counterpoint: Burning the American Flag is a Threat to Our Country EXCEPT FOR......
it was a symbol of resilience, solidarity, strength, and leadership
it is protected by our freedom of speech
The Supreme Court has been wrong before
deeply disrespectful to those that actually fight for freedom
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
How does the author of the Point essay argue against a potential law that would ban flag burning in Paragraph 5?
The author says they would support a law banning flag burning if it made exceptions for t-shirts, plates and napkins.
The author implies that people could be arrested simply for accidentally lighting a napkin or paper plate on fire.
The author shows that Franklin Roosevelt wanted to protect flag burning.
The author suggests that a flag burning law would mean that the Supreme Court would have to constantly handle these sorts of cases.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
How does the following excerpt from the first essay add to the development of the Point author’s argument?
It assumes flag burners like Johnson are serious and thoughtful people who want what they think is best for America.
The author knows that most people reading already think that Gregory Lee Johnson is a hero.
It demonstrates all of the positive changes that can come from a protest like Johnson’s.
It questions whether anyone can consider themselves a true patriot until they make a gesture as bold and dangerous as burning the flag.
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.7
CCSS.RI.11-12.7
CCSS.RL.11-12.7
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RL.9-10.7
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is a central idea of both essays that is best supported by the text?
One of the main problems with a flag burning law is that people will inevitably wind up burning flags by accident.
Looking to Europe as an example can help guide people to the correct thinking on the issue of flag burning.
The point of view of military service members should be weighed when considering the issue of flag burning.
Sometimes flag burning is the only option for citizens seeking to express their dissatisfaction with the government.
Tags
CCSS.RI. 9-10.7
CCSS.RI.11-12.7
CCSS.RL.11-12.7
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RL.9-10.7
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