
Ban the Ban
Authored by Sherry Bumpers
English
8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 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.
Tags
CCSS.RI.7.7
CCSS.RI.8.7
CCSS.RL.7.7
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RL.8.7
2.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
45 sec • 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 respectful.
Obesity, 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.7.7
CCSS.RI.8.7
CCSS.RL.7.7
CCSS.RL.8.5
CCSS.RL.8.7
3.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
45 sec • 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 compelled to drink large-sized sugary drinks.
The smoking ban addresses the dangers smoking poses to others, but it does not limit how many cigarettes can be purchased at one time.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
If a plan is implemented, which of the following must be true?
The plan is carried out.
The plan is a good idea.
People voted on the plan.
People will question the plan.
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CCSS.RI.7.1
CCSS.RI.8.1
CCSS.RL.8.1
CCSS.RL.9-10.1
CCSS.RL.7.1
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which word means the same as intentions in this sentence?
Paul has good intentions, but in spite of being well-meaning, he rarely completes a project.
friends
beliefs
goals
tools
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CCSS.RI.8.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.7.4
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 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.8.4
CCSS.RI.9-10.4
CCSS.RL.8.4
CCSS.RL.9-10.4
CCSS.RI.7.4
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which best describes how the author of “Soda’s a Problem but . . .” feels about the soda ban?
She finds the politician supporting it admirable.
She does not think it will be very helpful.
She thinks it is a worthy goal of government.
She believes it is full of inconsistencies.
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CCSS.RI.7.6
CCSS.RI.8.6
CCSS.RI.8.9
CCSS.RL.8.6
CCSS.RI.7.9
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