11/19/24: DW #5: Review: "Three Cheers for the Nanny State"

1. According to “Three Cheers for the Nanny State,” what item did New York City attempt to ban?

• A. large sodas
• B. unsafe cars
• C. sugary snacks
• D. imported clothing

2. As explained in “Three Cheers for the Nanny State,” why were some people resistant to the ban discussed? (They did NOT want to ban)

• 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.

3. In “Three Cheers for the Nanny State” what explains the reason the mind does not always make the best decisions?

• A. talk therapy
• B. cognitive bias
• C. deep hypnosis
• D. long-term memory

4. 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 storeson 1

5. 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

6. 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.

7. 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. guiding belief
• B. legal requirement
• C. medical diagnosis
• D. questionable practice

8. 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 others to reject the ban

9. What does the term "nanny state" refer to?

• a negative nickname for a welfare state, in which the government takes responsibility
• a positive nickname for a welfare state, in which the government takes responsibilty

10. What does "status quo" mean?

• able to defend in a reasonable way
• existing state or condition at a particular time
• able to make decisions based on reason rather than emotions
• a moral rule