Tuttle Twins: The Golden Rule Quiz

What is the Golden Rule?

• A general principle holding that a person should treat others the way that the person wishes to be treated by them.

• The rules you have to follow in a treasure hunt.

• A trick that shows good people how to get even with bad people who make them mad.

• A rule for people to follow who want to make lots of money.

Answer explanation

The Golden Rule is a moral principle that encourages individuals to treat others as they would like to be treated themselves, promoting empathy and respect in interactions.

What is the Non-Aggression Principle?

• A principle holding that one should never use violence against another person, except only in defense against another’s aggression.

• It means never getting angry at another person.

• A principle that teaches that it is okay to be rude to someone if they’ve been rude to you first.

• It means that if someone hurts you then you have to let them and it's never okay to fight back.

Answer explanation

The Non-Aggression Principle asserts that violence is only justified in defense against aggression, making the first choice correct. The other options misinterpret the principle's intent regarding conflict and self-defense.

Is it wrong to be an aggressor?

• Using aggression to get people to do what you want, or to punish them for something you feel they did wrong is a violation of the non-aggression principle and can lead to blowback and more aggression.

• It isn’t wrong to be an aggressor; Sometimes you just have to force people to do what you want them to—even if it means hurting them.

• You shouldn’t be the aggressor, but as soon as someone says something you don’t like it’s okay to push them or try to get even. You didn’t start it—but you should always finish it!

• Being an aggressor isn’t wrong—it shows people that you’re strong and in charge!

Answer explanation

The correct choice highlights that using aggression violates the non-aggression principle, which can lead to negative consequences. It emphasizes the importance of non-violent approaches rather than resorting to aggression.

What is the revenge cycle?

• Someone made me mad, so I’m going to do something to get even with them. Then they get mad that I did something to get even, and they do something even worse to get even with me!

• When someone does something that makes me mad, I choose to tell them that it upset me, and why, and I make the choice to not do something mean back to them.

• The revenge cycle is the method you use to make sure people know you’re in charge! If they don’t do what you want then you get revenge!

• It’s a type of dirt bike that kids use at summer camp.

Answer explanation

The correct choice describes the revenge cycle as a pattern of retaliation where one person's actions lead to escalating responses, creating a cycle of revenge. This highlights the negative consequences of seeking revenge.

What is blowback?

• The negative, unintended consequences of harming or interfering with others.

• When the rain blows sideways because the wind is blowing so hard during a storm.

• What happens when someone admits that you were right and apologizes for being rude.

• A dance that Native Americans used to do to tell a story.

Answer explanation

Blowback refers to the negative, unintended consequences that arise from harming or interfering with others. This concept highlights the repercussions of actions taken against individuals or groups.