Black Friday and Buy Nothing Day Quiz

What is the day after the American holiday of Thanksgiving?

• New Year's Day

• Christmas

• Cyber Monday

• Black Friday

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Why do some people think Black Friday is out of control?

• Small shopkeepers offer discounts too.

• Some people physically fight with the retailers.

• People spend more than they can really afford.

• There are no regulations on Black Friday.

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To celebrate Buy Nothing Day, the rules are that you

• buy as much as possible.

• think carefully about what you are buying.

• only buy from big retailers.

• don’t buy anything at all.

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According to the text, what should an ethical consumer probably not buy?

• a winter coat

• a mobile phone

• cheap clothes

• expensive jewelry

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What is the aim of Buy Nothing Day?

• To increase online shopping.

• To promote fast fashion.

• To make people think more about their spending.

• To encourage people to buy more.

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What is the Buy Nothing Coat Exchange?

• A protest against Black Friday.

• A sale event for winter coats on Buy Nothing Day.

• A campaign to promote fast fashion.

• An event where people donate winter coats and anyone who needs one can take one on Buy Nothing Day.

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What is the main purpose of Buy Nothing Day?

• To encourage people to buy more.

• To increase online shopping.

• To promote fast fashion.

• To raise awareness of ethical spending.

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What do some people do on Buy Nothing Day instead of shopping?

• Buy as much as possible.

• Avoid the shops completely and go for a walk in nature.

• Donate winter coats throughout November.

• Carry out protests at shopping centres.

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What is the estimated amount spent by people in the USA between Black Friday and Cyber Monday last year?

• $10.3 billion

• $54.7 billion

• $6.2 billion

• $7.6 billion

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What is the main concern about Black Friday according to the text?

• It encourages people to buy things they don’t really need and can’t afford.

• It is bad for the environment.

• It promotes ethical spending.

• It is a holiday in the United States.

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