Soda's a Problem But

According to the author of "Soda's a Problem but...", how should the government go about "stopping us" from consuming too much soda?

• Pass the law Mayor Bloomberg proposed.

• Provide the public with information so they may choose wisely.

• Only allow a moderate amount of soda on a daily basis.

• Allow food corporations to determine how much soda we can drink.

What is the main idea of paragraph 3 in "Soda's a Problem but..."?

• Mayor Bloomberg wanted to implement this ban on 7-Elevens and Burger King's statewide.

• People who really wanted more soda could simply by two smaller drinks.

• Mayor Bloomberg is a corrupt official because he hand-picked the Board of Health members who approved the ban.

• A judge stopped the ban on large sodas because of the "inherent contradictions" within the law.

Identify the paragraph in which the author of "Soda's a Problem but..." acknowledges a viewpoint that conflicts with her own view of the soda ban.

• Paragraph 1

• Paragraph 3

• Paragraph 4

• Paragraph 5

What is the author's main argument in 'Soda's a Problem But'?

• Soda consumption should be banned entirely.

• The government should educate people about soda consumption.

• Soda is not a problem at all.

• Soda companies should self-regulate.

Which literary device is used in the title 'Soda's a Problem But'?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Irony

• Alliteration

In 'Soda's a Problem But', what does the author suggest as a solution to soda consumption?

• Complete ban on soda sales

• Public awareness campaigns

• Higher taxes on soda

• No action needed

What tone does the author use in 'Soda's a Problem But'?

• Sarcastic

• Serious

• Humorous

• Indifferent

Which sentence from 'Soda's a Problem But' best supports the idea that education is key to reducing soda consumption?

• 'Soda should be banned.'

• 'People need to be informed about the risks.'

• 'Soda companies are to blame.'

• 'Nothing can be done about soda.'

What is the effect of the phrase 'Soda's a Problem But' on the reader?

• It confuses the reader.

• It intrigues the reader.

• It bores the reader.

• It angers the reader.

How does the author of 'Soda's a Problem But' view government intervention in soda consumption?

• Necessary and effective

• Unnecessary and intrusive

• Helpful but limited

• Completely ineffective