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morality and ethics

Total questions: 9

Worksheet time: 4mins

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1.

When making an ethical decision in everyday life, which of the following provides the most useful guideline?

a)

Do unto others as you'd have them do unto you

b)

don't cry over spilled milk

c)

consider your own wants and needs above those of others

d)

As you sow so shall you reap

2.

Why are ethical problems different than math problems? Choose the best answer.

a)

Math problems can be solved without effort; ethics problems can't be

b)

Math problems only involve one or two variables; ethical problems have dozens of variables

c)

Math problems usually have a single correct answer; ethical problems often don't

d)

Math problems are useless in everyday life; ethical problems are important in everyday life

3.

Which is most likely the best solution to an ethical problem?

a)

the option that benefits you the most

b)

the option that benefits the most people

c)

the option that punishes bad people severely

d)

the option that benefits the people you like the most

4.

When might stealing a loaf of bread be ethically justifiable?

a)

when the bread tastes very good

b)

when the bread is overpriced

c)

when the person selling the bread is mean

d)

when people will starve to death if they don't get the bread

5.

Which of the following is usually considered unethical?

a)

punching someone you are angry with

b)

fighting someone in a boxing match

c)

punching a robber who's robbing an old woman

d)

punching a wall when you are angry

6.

Based on the description of ethical dilemmas in the movie, what can you infer about the meaning of the word “dilemma”?

a)

It refers to a situation in which rules or laws are broken

b)

It refers to a situation that involves a difficult choice

c)

It refers to a difficult situation

d)

It refers to a situation that involves morality

7.

Who is the ultimate authority on ethical issues?

a)

the president of the United States

b)

the Pope

c)

the international criminal court

d)

there is no ultimate authority on ethical issues

8.

What can you infer from the fact that so many newspapers, magazines, and websites run columns that offer ethical advice?

a)

Many people have difficulty resolving ethical issues

b)

There are many professional ethicists working today

c)

Different areas of the United States have different ethical systems

d)

Most ethical problems cannot be solved

9.

Most professions have their own sets of ethics. What might be in the code of ethics followed by high school teachers?

a)

Always give students good grades so they don't get flunked

b)

Don't play favorites with the students in your class

c)

Don't speak to students if you see them outside of class

d)

Grade all your students harshly