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A Penny For Your Thoughts Assessment

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The quotes from Ms. White in Source 5 ("I hate pennies...They're so stupid") is a relevant, quality quote to use.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

2.

Read the following statement and choose the source that best supports it:

Rounding price totals will cause an increase in prices.

a)

Source 3

b)

Source 4

c)

Both

d)

Neither

3.

Read the following statement and choose the source that best supports it:

The national coin shortage caused by the pandemic is a reason to eliminate the penny.

a)

Source 2

b)

Source 3

c)

Source 4

d)

Source 5

4.

Read the following statement and choose the source that best supported it:

Changing the metals in a penny is a possible solution for people who want to keep the penny.

a)

Source 3

b)

Source 4

c)

Both 3 and 4

d)

Neither 3 nor 4

5.

All of the sources provide information about the penny. Which source would be the most relevant to students researching ways to reduce the cost of producing the penny?

a)

Source 1

b)

Source 2

c)

Source 3

d)

Source 4

6.

Of all the sources read, which one best fits the criteria of a classic argumentative essay?

a)

Source 1

b)

Source 2

c)

Source 3

d)

Source 4

7.

Of all the sources read, which one best compares the feelings and attitudes of the penny not only in the United States but other countries as well?

a)

Source 1

b)

Source 2

c)

Source 3

d)

Source 4

8.

If the HMS Student Council wanted to organize a fund-raiser, which source would best serve as their inspiration to do so?

a)

Source 1

b)

Source 2

c)

Source 3

d)

Source 4

9.

Of all the sources read, which one gives the most information about the history of the penny?

a)

Source 1

b)

Source 2

c)

Source 3

d)

Source 4

10.

Review the evidence used in Source #2: a quote by a military spokesman, a study done by Harvard and Wake Forest professors, an example of a tactic done during WWII.


Which statement about the evidence is accurate?

a)

It lacks reliability.

b)

It lacks relevance.

c)

It lacks credibility

d)

It is not sufficient.

e)

None of the above...the evidence is great!