Soda's a Problem But

What is the main idea of paragraph 3 in "Soda's a Problem but..."?

• Mayor Bloomberg wanted to implement this ban on 7-Elevens and Burger King's statewide.

• People who really wanted more soda could simply by two smaller drinks

• Mayor Bloomberg is a corrupt official because he hand-picked the Board of Health members who approved the ban.

• A judge stopped the ban on large sodas because of the "inherent contradictions" within the law.

According to the author of "Soda's a Problem but...", how should the government go about "stopping us" from consuming too much soda?

• Pass the law Mayor Bloomberg proposed

• Provide the public with information so they may choose wisely.

• Only allow a moderate amount of soda on a daily basis.

• Allow food corporations to determine how much soda we can drink.

Identify the paragraph in which the author of "Soda's a Problem but..." acknowledges a viewpoint that conflicts with her own view of the soda ban

• Paragraph 1

• Paragraph 2

• Paragraph 3

• Paragraph 4

Which of the following ideas is suggested in "Ban the Ban!" and "Soda's a Problem but...?"?

• We must allow the government to make certain choices for the safety of the public.

• Taking away the option of purchasing a certain size soda is not right or legal

• Michael Bloomberg is the mayor of New York City.

• Public health concerns allow the leaders of local municipalities the right to aid the public when it comes to concerns of health and well-being.

According to the author, what will most people gain from the soda ban?

• Harsher punishments

• Better health

• Increased taxes

• Cheaper drink options

What is the main argument presented in 'Soda's a Problem But'?

• The government should ban all sugary drinks.

• Soda consumption should be reduced for health reasons.

• Soda companies should be taxed more heavily.

• Soda is not a significant health issue.

Which literary device is used in the title 'Soda's a Problem But'?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Irony

• Alliteration

In 'Soda's a Problem But', what is the author's stance on government intervention in soda consumption?

• Supportive of a complete ban

• Against any form of intervention

• Supportive of educational campaigns

• Neutral

What does the author suggest is a better alternative to banning soda in 'Soda's a Problem But'?

• Increasing soda prices

• Providing public health information

• Limiting soda sales to certain hours

• Banning soda advertisements

Which paragraph in 'Soda's a Problem But' discusses the economic impact of a soda ban?

• Paragraph 1

• Paragraph 2

• Paragraph 3

• Paragraph 4