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A Super stores have become outdated.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