Presidents & Fast Food

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Do you think it is important for a president to eat healthy?

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Do you think it's important that presidents eat healthy/avoid promoting fast food? Options: Not at all, A little important, Pretty important, Very important

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Why did President Trump serve fast food to the Clemson Tigers?

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Due to the government shutdown

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"The hamburgers, fish sandwiches, pizza and salads were all still in their takeout containers and wrappers. The fries had been placed in paper cups bearing the presidential seal. This White House 'banquet' was an astounding sight for many." Based on the text and the author's tone, what do you believe is the meaning of "astounding" in the author's quote? Options: A happy surprise, An expensive surprise, An upsetting surprise, A mouthwatering surprise.

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An upsetting surprise

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Which word or phrase from the text is "its" referring to? Two years earlier, Kroc had donated $250,000 to Nixon's re-election committee. Notably, Nixon would later support McDonald's right to raise its prices. He also maintained that McDonald's and others who employed teenagers should not be affected by a proposed minimum-wage raise. Options: Kroc, Nixon, McDonald's, Teenagers

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McDonald's

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Why does the author highlight that Nixon had a "cozy" relationship with McDonald's?

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To show that Nixon was using his friendship with McDonald's to help them both benefit.

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What is the author's central idea for the section labeled "Pro-Fast-Food Positions By Clinton, Bush"?

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To reveal evidence of how presidents supported unhealthy fast-food organizations.

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What does the author's tone suggest they feel might have been fast-food companies perspectives on Obama?

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That Obama would fight against fast-food companies and their views.

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What was the result of bringing more fast-food franchises into urban neighborhoods according to the author?

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Higher rates of obesity and diet-related diseases

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Which best describes the central idea of the article?

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Although many presidents have connections with fast-food, they aren't using their influence to stop fast-food's impact on society.