"Ban the Ban!" & "Soda's a Problem but..."

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
Why is Michael Bloomberg mentioned in both "Ban the Ban!" and "Soda's a Problem but..."?
He was a three-term mayor of New York City.
He tried to implement a law banning large sodas.
He appointed the members of the New York Board of Health.
He implemented a law banning smoking in public places in New York City.
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CCSS.RI.7.7
CCSS.RI.8.7
CCSS.RL.7.7
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RL.8.7
2.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
Which of the following ideas are suggested in both "Ban the Ban!" and "Soda's a Problem but..."? Choose two options.
The government should be more eager to get involved in people's choices.
Taking away the option of purchasing a certain size soda is not right or legal.
Obseity, along with soda's contribution to it, needs to be addressed by legal action.
People have no control when given the option to consume sugar, especially sugary drinks.
Placing a ban on smoking in public places is understandable because it poses a danger.
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CCSS.RI. 9-10.7
CCSS.RI.8.7
CCSS.RL.7.7
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RL.8.7
3.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
According to "Soda's a Problem but...," how does the proposed law regulating soda size differ from the smoking ban that was implemented? Choose two options.
Public smoking poses a danger to others, whereas drinking soda does not.
The smoking ban had full public support, but the soda regulations were opposed.
The city's Board of Health unanimously approved the smoking ban but voted against the soda limits.
People are able to control their urge to smoke but are compeeld to drink large-sized sugary drinks.
The smoking ban limits where smoking can take place, not how many cigarettes can be puchased at one time.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
According to "Soda's a Problem but...," which is a main reason the ban on large sodas failed to be approved?
Mayor Bloomberg wanted to implement the law statewide.
Fruit juice, especially apple juice, has as many calories as soda.
The number of contradictions within the law made it impossible to enact.
People who really wanted more soda could simply buy two smaller drinks.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
If a plan is implemented, which of the following must be true?
The plan is a good idea.
People voted on the plan.
The plan is carried out.
People will question the plan.
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CCSS.RI.7.1
CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RI.9-10.1
CCSS.RL.7.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
Which word means the same as intentions in this sentence? Marcus has good intentions, but in spite of being well-meaning, he rarely completes a project.
goals
beliefs
friends
tools
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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
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
Which of the following most clearly presents a reason for someone to intervene? Base your answer on the meaning of intervene.
to stop kids from fighting over a toy
to show interest in a new hobby or activity
to ask an adult for permission to do something
to question whether a person is telling the truth
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CCSS.RI.7.4
CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
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