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WorksheetsRules and Regulations Post Test Review
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 2hrs 40mins
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1.
Refer back to The Giver page 15 of the pdf. What is the conversation between Jonas and his parents communicating about the society in which they live?
a)
The society honors and values independent thought
b)
The society encourages its citizens to ask questions and rebel against choices
c)
The society has faith in the decisions and choices made by the Elders.
d)
It is normal for people to be disappointed in decisions dictated by the Elders.
2.
Referring back to The Giver on page 15 of the pdf, select two passages of text that best communicates the opinions of Jonas’s parents about their society.
1 - “There are very rarely disappointments, Jonas” (Lowry 15).
2 - “All of us on the staff enjoyed nurturing Asher” (Lowry 15).
3 - “They’ll find exactly the right Assignment for him” (Lowry 15).
4 - “You’ll no longer be spending your time with your group of Elevens” (Lowry 15).
a)
#1 & #2
b)
#1 & #3
c)
#2 & #3
d)
#3 & #4
3.
In chapter 14, what decision is provoked by Jonas when the new child Gabriel is unable to sleep?
a)
Jonas gives Gabriel calming memories
b)
Gabriel can stay at Jonas’s dwelling place.
c)
Jonas learns of the new child’s name
d)
Jonas gives Gabriel his comfort object, the hippo
4.
What is the denotation of the word taut on page 167 of The Giver pdf?
a)
Relaxed
b)
Flabby
c)
Painful
d)
Loose
5.
What evidence from the text best supports the denotation of taut on page 167 of The Giver pdf?
a)
“...he stopped now less often to rest” (Lowry 167).
b)
“...they were stronger…”(Lowry 167).
c)
“...his legs were ready” (Lowry 167).
d)
“They ached when he settled himself to sleep” (Lowry 167).
6.
What is the meaning of the figurative language found in the second full paragraph on page 99 of The Giver pdf? “Then the men were gone, speeding toward the horizon in a vehicle that spit pebbles from its whirling tires.”
a)
Going so fast that the horizon is near
b)
Going so fast that debris from the road is spewing all over
c)
Jonas was shocked
d)
Jonas was injured
7.
Referring to the following paragraph in “Police Robots Could Reduce the Use of Deadly Force”, what was the author’s purpose in including data (numbers/percentages)?
5- In 2014, the Albuquerque police did just this: They used a robot to "deploy chemical munitions” in a motel room where a man had barricaded himself with a gun, forcing him to surrender.
5- In 2014, the Albuquerque police did just this: They used a robot to "deploy chemical munitions” in a motel room where a man had barricaded himself with a gun, forcing him to surrender.
a)
To provide evidence to support the author’s claim
b)
To remind the reader about the topic
c)
To encourage more people to be pro surveillance
d)
To ask the readers to consider the other side
8.
Referring to the following paragraph in “Police Robots Need to Be Regulated to Avoid Potential Risks,” what is the intention of the author for including this information? Select the two best statements.
5- Robots will only become more sophisticated. Any future use must be aligned with a vision of transparent and accountable policing. A future in which armed robots might be designated for neighborhoods deemed “dangerous” would only reinforce existing inequities in policing today. Democratic policing involves trust and legitimacy, values that require human relationships. Robots should be a tool for safety, and not for further distancing.
1- To show that police robots could distance people.
2- To show that human relationships are important part of policing.
3- To show that robots are more sophisticated than people.
4- To show that the future is unknown.
5- Robots will only become more sophisticated. Any future use must be aligned with a vision of transparent and accountable policing. A future in which armed robots might be designated for neighborhoods deemed “dangerous” would only reinforce existing inequities in policing today. Democratic policing involves trust and legitimacy, values that require human relationships. Robots should be a tool for safety, and not for further distancing.
1- To show that police robots could distance people.
2- To show that human relationships are important part of policing.
3- To show that robots are more sophisticated than people.
4- To show that the future is unknown.
a)
1 & 2
b)
1 & 3
c)
2 & 3
d)
2 & 4
9.
Use both articles “Police Robots Could Reduce the Use of Deadly Force” and “Police Robots Need to Be Regulated to Avoid Potential Risks” when answering this question. Select the question which best supports the overall argument being presented in the two articles.
a)
How should people support or refute the use of police robots?
b)
Should citizens support police robots?
c)
Are police robots an option to improve current law enforcement practices?
d)
Will people have more trust in police robots than human police officers?
10.
Select the piece of evidence that you would NOT use from the article “Police Robots Could Reduce the Use of Deadly Force” to support the overall claim presented in the article.
a)
“Robots may save police officers’ lives, and enable them to use less force in apprehending suspects, which, in turn, will allow for fair trials for suspects” (Welinder).
b)
“In 2014, the Albuquerque police did just this: They used a robot to "deploy chemical munitions” in a motel room where a man had barricaded himself with a gun, forcing him to surrender” (Welinder).
c)
“For example, if a robot is used to confront an armed suspect — as opposed to putting an officer’s life on the line — it could assist with an arrest by exercising some form of non-deadly force, like releasing a chemical gas” (Welinder).
d)
“We don’t have enough details about the stand-off in Dallas to assess whether deadly force was necessary” (Welinder).
11.
In the article, “Police Robots Need to Be Regulated to Avoid Potential Risks” identify a piece of the article that would be considered irrelevant support to the overall argument being presented.
a)
“The wider use of police robots is inevitable, so the time to regulate is now” (Joh).
b)
“I include these details to clarify: This wasn’t quite a “Robocop” scenario” (Joh).
c)
“The market for police robots is emerging, but we as a society — and that includes the police — should be wary of any armed police robot that is vulnerable to takeover by third parties” (Joh).
d)
“Robots should be a tool for safety, and not for further distancing” (Joh).
12.
Determine if the active or passive voice is being used in the following sentence in the article, “Police Robots Need to Be Regulated to Avoid Potential Risks.”
The police attached a pound of the explosive C4 to the robot, creating a makeshift weapon out of a design that was not intended to inflict harm on people.
The police attached a pound of the explosive C4 to the robot, creating a makeshift weapon out of a design that was not intended to inflict harm on people.
a)
Active
b)
Passive
c)
Both
d)
Neither
13.
Which explanation best fits the active voice?
a)
The subject is performing the action
b)
The subject is acted upon
14.
Read the following paragraph and decide what needs to be changed to make the writing more uniform.
1- Police robots are very promising. 2- Robots may save police officers’ lives, and enable them to use less force in apprehending suspects, which, in turn, will allow for fair trials for suspects. 3- Robots could be used to communicate with a hostage-taker or detect explosives. 4- In fact, actions taken by police may be reduced due to the implementation of police robots. 5- Still, appropriate rules for the use of robots would limit their deployment. If robots were used too widely, it would only serve to dehumanize law enforcement.
1- Police robots are very promising. 2- Robots may save police officers’ lives, and enable them to use less force in apprehending suspects, which, in turn, will allow for fair trials for suspects. 3- Robots could be used to communicate with a hostage-taker or detect explosives. 4- In fact, actions taken by police may be reduced due to the implementation of police robots. 5- Still, appropriate rules for the use of robots would limit their deployment. If robots were used too widely, it would only serve to dehumanize law enforcement.
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
15.
What is the main idea of the following paragraph in “Police Robots Need to Be Regulated to Avoid Potential Risks”?
And a robot is unlike a gun in that a gun may misfire, but it can’t be hacked. The market for police robots is emerging, but we as a society — and that includes the police — should be wary of any armed police robot that is vulnerable to takeover by third parties. Experience with the security of electronic devices doesn’t inspire confidence: If third parties can hack cars or toy drones, they can certainly hack police robots.
And a robot is unlike a gun in that a gun may misfire, but it can’t be hacked. The market for police robots is emerging, but we as a society — and that includes the police — should be wary of any armed police robot that is vulnerable to takeover by third parties. Experience with the security of electronic devices doesn’t inspire confidence: If third parties can hack cars or toy drones, they can certainly hack police robots.
a)
Police robots have potential drawbacks.
b)
Hackers could be a threat when considering using police robots.
c)
Cars and drones can be hacked by third parties.
d)
There are more police robots in the public now more than ever.
16.
Considering both articles,“Police Robots Could Reduce the Use of Deadly Force” and “Police Robots Need to Be Regulated to Avoid Potential Risks” which statement provides the best summary?
a)
Police robots should be used by law enforcement.
b)
Police robots can cause more harm than good.
c)
Police Robots is a controversial topic
d)
Most people believe that harmful force is used too often in law enforcement.
17.
According to the article, “Police Robots Could Reduce the Use of Deadly Force” by Yana Welinder, law enforcement officers could use police robots for what purpose?
a)
Communicate with a hostage taker
b)
Detect explosives
c)
Use less deadly force in harmful situations
d)
all of the above
18.
Select the statement that is not true about preparing a pro/con chart for an argument topic.
a)
Pro means “for the issue”
b)
Con means “against the issue”
c)
Ideas should be generated from research and should have the ability to be supported
d)
You only need to generate ideas from one side because you will only use one side in your paper
19.
Using the topic of school uniforms, select the best claim from the choices below:
a)
I think students should be required to wear uniforms, they are cost effective, promote school unity, and keeps students focused on education.
b)
School uniforms are cost effective, promote school unity, and keeps students focused on education.
c)
School uniforms should be mandatory in our public school system, they are cost effective, promote school unity, and keeps students focused on education.
d)
Yes, to school uniforms. They should definitely be mandatory in our public school system.
20.
Select two correctly cited statements that would support a claim about the benefits of school uniforms:
1- “Students in uniform feel united and connected” (Anderson).
2- According to Anderson, “students in uniform feel united and connected.”
3- “Students in uniform feel united and connected.” (Anderson).
4- According to Anderson, “Students in uniform feel united and connected” (paragraph 5).
1- “Students in uniform feel united and connected” (Anderson).
2- According to Anderson, “students in uniform feel united and connected.”
3- “Students in uniform feel united and connected.” (Anderson).
4- According to Anderson, “Students in uniform feel united and connected” (paragraph 5).
a)
1 & 3
b)
1 & 2
c)
2 & 3
d)
1 & 4
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