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Always Wanting More from I Want That!

Authored by Marian Jorge

English

7th Grade

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Always Wanting More from I Want That!
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to the author, what is one reason why Simon Patten’s ideas about consumption make people “uneasy”?

A They promote waste and misuse of resources.

B They were revolutionary for their time.

C They are obstacles to progress.

D They are too abstract for most people to understand.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the author mean by the term “buyosphere”?

A the group of people who want a simpler lifestyle

B the media that persuade people to buy things

C the places where inexpensive goods are manufactured

D all the places where people shop

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to the author, what important change occurred around the time of Adam Smith?

A People became more attached to their possessions.

B People began to see buying things as a way of creating wealth.

C People began longing for a simpler lifestyle.

D People began to expect stores to sell a wider variety of goods.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why does the author say, “we yawn at a super store”?

A Super stores have become outdated.

B We have gotten used to the abundance they offer.

C Most people prefer to shop online.

D Shopping in such large stores can be exhausting.

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CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to the author, what is one reason why some people are opposed to consumerism?

A The massive deficit of the United States cannot be sustained.

B The freedom to choose is a threat to tyrants.

C People who are not fulfilled in their work do more shopping.

D Ronald Reagan said that, “Progress is our most important product.”

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What claim does the author make in defense of super stores?

A They sell inexpensive goods from overseas.

B They cause people to buy more than they need.

C They allow people to express their freedom.

D They provide a great many jobs.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is superfluity?

A the right amount

B not enough

C desire for more

D too much

Tags

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.6.4

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