Three Cheers for the Nanny State

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

a. They found the ban’s language hard to understand.

b. They feared punishment for disobeying the ban.

c. They did not like being told what to do.

d. They wanted a ban that was stricter.

• a

• b

• c

• d

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CCSS.RI.8.1

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

a. cognitive bias

b. talk therapy

c. deep hypnosis

d. long-term memory

• a

• b

• c

• d

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CCSS.RI.8.2

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

a. increased poverty

b. more regulations

c. higher prices

d. busier stores

• a

• b

• c

• d

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

a. wearing sunglasses at night

b. laughing during a sad movie

c. staying inside during a storm

d. walking barefoot in the snow

• a

• b

• c

• d

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CCSS.L.8.4A

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CCSS.RL.8.4

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

a. You believe that the action was unimportant.

b. You believe that no one noticed the action.

c. You believe that you can defend the action.

d. You believe that the action was dishonest.

• a

• b

• c

• d

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CCSS.L.8.4C

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CCSS.RL.8.4

What is the most likely meaning of principle in the following sentence?

Doctors follow the principle of “do no harm” when treating their patients.

a. questionable practice

b. guiding belief

c. medical diagnosis

d. legal requirement

• a

• b

• c

• d

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CCSS.L.8.4A

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CCSS.RL.8.4

Based on “Three Cheers for the Nanny State,” choose the phrase that best describes people’s ability or inability to make good decisions.

a. naturally skilled

b. mentally unprepared

c. biologically incapable

d. psychologically predisposed

• a

• b

• c

• d

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CCSS.L.8.5C

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CCSS.RI.8.4

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

a. to explain the necessity of the ban

b. to describe the law-making process

c. to suggest an alternative to the ban

d. to persuade people to reject the ban

• a

• b

• c

• d

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CCSS.RI.8.2

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CCSS.RI.8.8

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?

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

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

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

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

• a

• b

• c

• d

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

a. She dreads the ban.

b. She opposes the ban.

c. She distrusts the ban.

d. She supports the ban.

• a

• b

• c

• d

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