Hmh Always Wanting More

The concluding question on page 235 is supposed to make us wonder if:

• excessive shopping could be harming our environment

• stores like CostCo are harming our environment

• CostCo shoppers do not care about the environment

• we will ever stop shopping

The author suggests we buy things to:

• prove our own power

• impress other people

• make ourselves happy

• make ourselves want more

After dinner Mr. B will load a bowl so high with ice cream that it will melt over the sides if he sets it on the counter for too long. This is a ___________________ amount of ice cream.

• intangible

• surfeit

• deficit

• exhort

Which of these is a main idea of this text?

• We as Americans are bored with the overabundance of “stuff”

• We buy stuff to not be bored

• We buy stuff to make our lives easier and to have the “newest” stuff

• All of the above

What is the main theme of 'Hmh Always Wanting More'?

• Desire for material possessions

• Environmental conservation

• Cultural diversity

• Technological advancement

Which literary device is predominantly used in 'Hmh Always Wanting More'?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Alliteration

• Personification

In the context of 'Hmh Always Wanting More', what does the word 'abundance' most closely mean?

• Scarcity

• Plenty

• Moderation

• Lack

What is the author's tone in 'Hmh Always Wanting More'?

• Optimistic

• Critical

• Indifferent

• Joyful

Which sentence best summarizes the main argument of 'Hmh Always Wanting More'?

• People are never satisfied with what they have.

• Technology is advancing rapidly.

• Cultural diversity is important.

• Environmental conservation is crucial.

What is the effect of consumerism as described in 'Hmh Always Wanting More'?

• Increased happiness

• Environmental degradation

• Cultural enrichment

• Technological stagnation