Which of the following states a main purpose of “Three Cheers for the Nanny State”?

to explain or inform readers why the ban is necessary

to describe how the law was passed

to say why a different law would be better

to persuade people that the ban is a bad idea

Which sentence from “Three Cheers for the Nanny State” best supports the author's purpose to inform readers (or explain something to them)?

Like the guy about to step through the hole in the bridge, we need help.

After all, people can still get as much soda as they want.

For some people, yes, it's an absolute loss.

It's hard to give up the idea of ourselves as completely rational.

What idea from the text does this example demonstrate most clearly ? Some of us can drive safely at 90 miles per hour, but we’re bound by the same laws as the people who can’t, because individual speeding laws aren’t practical.

We all need to give up some freedom to make sure society is safe and can function.

Even when some people follow the laws, others will not.

The government does not have the power to make laws like the soda ban.

Laws like the soda ban are important, even necessary, because people will never make the right decision.

How does the author of “Three Cheers for the Nanny State” feel about the ban?

She fears what it will do to society.

She believes that the leaders will take advantage of society because of the ban.

Which quotation from the text best supports the author's point of view in "Three Cheers for the Nanny State?"

And that's why, as irritating as it may initially feel, the soda regulation is a good idea.

Americans, even those who generally support government intervention in our daily lives, have a reflexive response to being told what to do, and it's not a positive one.

So do these laws mean that some people will be kept from doing what they really want to do?

The freedom to buy a really large soda, all in one cup, is something we stand to lose here.

What three pieces of evidence against the author’s point of view (and in support of a counterargument) are discussed in “Three Cheers for the Nanny State?"

Some people do not care much about their health.

Some people can regulate how much soda they drink.

Some people enjoy drinking a lot of soda at one time.

Some people think that exercise is more important than diet.

Some people think soda is unhealthy

Which option best explains how the author addresses a counterargument in the following paragraph? Of course, what people fear is that this is just the beginning: today it’s soda, tomorrow it’s the guy standing behind you making you eat your broccoli, floss your teeth, and watch PBS NewsHour every day. What this ignores is that successful paternalistic laws are done on the basis of cost-benefit analysis: if it’s too painful, it’s not a good law. Making these analyses is something the government has the resources to do, just as now it sets automobile construction standards while considering both the need for affordability and the desire for safety.

She points out information that this counterargument ignores or does not consider, then explains why this government takeover would not happen.

She agrees with the counterargument then offers a solution to the problem.

She states her own personal belief and explains why her idea makes more sense.

Which of the following best describes an adjustment ? Base your answer on the meaning of the Latin root -just- .

the act of making something work well

the act of making something loud

Three Cheers for the Nanny State

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CCSS

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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

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CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.2

CCSS.RL.9-10.2

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.

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

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

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CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

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

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

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

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

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

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

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

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Three Cheers for the Nanny State

17 questions

What did the NYC ban limit the sale of?

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

What psychological concept discussed in “Three Cheers for the Nanny State” explains the reason the mind does not always make the best decisions?

According to “Three Cheers for the Nanny State,” what do opponents of the ban discussed in the essay fear?

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

When an action is justifiable, what does that mean?

What is the most likely meaning of principle in this context? Doctors follow the principle of “do no harm” when treating their patients.

Which of the following states a main purpose of “Three Cheers for the Nanny State”?

Which sentence from “Three Cheers for the Nanny State” best supports the author's purpose to inform readers (or explain something to them)?

What idea from the text does this example demonstrate most clearly? Some of us can drive safely at 90 miles per hour, but we’re bound by the same laws as the people who can’t, because individual speeding laws aren’t practical.

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What is the most likely meaning of principle in this context?
Doctors follow the principle of “do no harm” when treating their patients.

What idea from the text does this example demonstrate most clearly?

Some of us can drive safely at 90 miles per hour, but we’re bound by the same laws as the people who can’t, because individual speeding laws aren’t practical.