WorksheetsI Want That
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
According to the author, what is one reason why Simon Patten's ideas about consumption make people “uneasy”?
They promote waste and misuse of resources.
They were revolutionary for their time.
hey are too abstract for most people to understand.
They are obstacles to progress.
What does the author mean by the term “buyosphere”?
the group of people who want a simpler lifestyle
the media that persuade people to buy things
the places where inexpensive goods are manufactured
all the places where people shop
According to the author, what important change occurred around the time of Adam Smith?
People became more attached to their possessions.
People began to see buying things as a way of creating wealth.
People began longing for a simpler lifestyle.
People began to expect stores to sell a wider variety of goods.
Why does the author say, “we yawn at a super store”
Super stores have become outdated.
We have gotten used to the abundance they offer.
Most people prefer to shop online.
hopping in such large stores can be exhausting.
According to the author, what is one reason why some people are opposed to consumerism?
The massive deficit of the United States cannot be sustained.
The freedom to choose is a threat to tyrants.
People who are not fulfilled in their work do more shopping.
Ronald Reagan said that, “Progress is our most important product.”
What claim does the author make in defense of super stores?
They sell inexpensive goods from overseas.
They cause people to buy more than they need.
They allow people to express their freedom.
They provide a great many jobs.
Choose the answer that best explains the meaning of each underlined word.
What is superfluity?
the right amount
not enough
desire for more
too much
What is an example of an intangible?
a super store
a bicycle
a desire
a refrigerator
To exhort is to
offer criticism.
make a purchase.
refuse to cooperate.
make an appeal.
What is a synonym for apathy?
boredom
wealth
eagerness
liberty
