The Chocolate Collection Unit Reading Assessment (Amplify)

What evidence does the author provide to support the claim about child labor?

• The author provides personal anecdotes from former child laborers.

• The author uses statistics about the number of children working in chocolate production to support the claim.

• The author cites historical documents regarding child labor laws.

• The author references interviews with parents of child laborers.

What does the author mean by 'There is hope' in the context of the chocolate industry?

• It indicates that the chocolate industry is facing no challenges.

• It suggests that there are positive developments or solutions being implemented to address issues like child labor and promote fair trade practices.

• It means that the chocolate industry will remain unchanged in the future.

• It implies that consumers are losing interest in chocolate products.

What is the significance of writing letters to chocolate companies?

• It helps to promote new chocolate flavors.

• It raises awareness and encourages them to adopt fair trade practices, ultimately promoting ethical sourcing of cocoa.

• It is a way to request free samples from the companies.

• It serves as a marketing strategy for the companies.

What is the main claim made by the author regarding child labor in chocolate production?

• Child labor is a decreasing concern for consumers of chocolate.

• The author claims that child labor is an increasing concern for consumers of chocolate, highlighting the ethical implications of purchasing chocolate produced with child labor.

• Child labor in chocolate production is a myth and does not exist.

• Consumers are indifferent to the ethical implications of chocolate production.

What is the importance of understanding the author's point of view?

• It allows readers to ignore the arguments presented.

• It helps readers critically analyze the arguments presented and assess the validity and implications of the claims made.

• It makes reading more enjoyable without any critical thinking.

• It encourages readers to accept the author's claims without question.

What is Fair Trade certification?

• A designation for products that meet certain environmental, labor, and economic standards, ensuring fair wages and safe working conditions for producers.

• A certification for organic products that guarantees no pesticides were used in production.

• A label for products that are sold at a higher price to support local businesses.

• A program that certifies products based on their marketing strategies and brand popularity.

What is the significance of the phrase 'initiates the mechanism' in the context of the chocolate production process?

• It refers to the end of the chocolate production process.

• It indicates how one event triggers another in the production of chocolate.

• It describes the final product of chocolate.

• It is a term used for chocolate tasting events.

Why do some children work in the chocolate industry?

• Because they enjoy making chocolate.

• Because their families cannot earn a living wage without their help.

• Because they want to buy toys and games.

• Because they are forced by the government to work.

What is the relationship between cocoa farmers' income and child labor?

• Low income for cocoa farmers often leads to child labor, as families rely on their children's earnings to survive, perpetuating a cycle of poverty.

• High income for cocoa farmers reduces the need for child labor, allowing children to focus on education.

• Cocoa farmers' income has no impact on child labor practices in their communities.

• Child labor is primarily driven by cultural factors, not economic ones.

What is child labor in the context of the chocolate industry?

• Employment of children in safe and healthy environments

• Employment of children in work that deprives them of their childhood and dignity

• Employment of children in educational programs

• Employment of children in family businesses