Three Cheers for the Nanny State

1.

Multiple Choice

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According to “Three Cheers for the Nanny State,” what item did New York City attempt to ban?

large sodas

unsafe cars

sugary snacks

imported clothing

2.

Multiple Choice

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As explained in “Three Cheers for the Nanny State,” why were some people resistant to the ban discussed?

They found the ban's language hard to understand.

They feared punishment for disobeying the ban.

They did not like being told what to do.

They wanted a ban that was stricter.

3.

Multiple Choice

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

increased poverty

more regulations

higher prices

busier stores

4.

Multiple Choice

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Read the following sentence from “Three Cheers for the Nanny State.”
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.
What idea from the text does this example demonstrate most clearly?

People strive to follow laws even if some individuals refuse to obey them.

People must give up some individual freedom to ensure the safety of all.

The government does not have the resources to implement new laws.

Laws are necessary even though they can be challenging to enforce.

5.

Multiple Choice

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

She dreads the ban.

She opposes the ban.

She distrusts the ban.

She supports the ban.

6.

Multiple Choice

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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.

7.

Multiple Choice

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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

8.

Multiple Choice

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If you think that a past action is justifiable, which of the following must be true? Base your answer on the meaning of justifiable.

You believe that the action was unimportant.

You believe that no one noticed the action.

You believe that you can defend the action.

You believe that the action was dishonest.

9.

Multiple Choice

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In paragraph 9, the author explains that optimism bias is...

the idea that however likely a bad thing could happen to people like us, it won't happen to us.

the idea that every bad thing that happens to anyone will happen to us, too.

the idea that someone isn't fair.

10.

Multiple Select

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Optimism bias could make a person think... (choose 3)

even though other people get cancer if they smoke, they won't.

other people will get in trouble for using their phone in class, but the teacher won't see you.

most middle school relationships end, but you will be with your boo thang forever.

people who don't wear their seatbelts are more likely to be injured in a car accident.

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