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WorksheetsBan the Ban and Sodas a Problem
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 25mins
Which of the following ideas is suggested in "Ban the Ban!" and "Soda's a Problem but...?"
We must allow the government to make certain choices for the safety of the public.
Taking away the option of purchasing a certain size soda is not right or legal.
Michael Bloomberg is the mayor of New York City.
Public health concerns allow the leaders of local municipalities the right to aid the public when it comes to concerns of health and well-being.
What is the main idea of paragraph 3 in "Soda's a Problem but..."?
Mayor Bloomberg wanted to implement this ban on 7-Elevens and Burger King's statewide.
People who really wanted more soda could simply by two smaller drinks.
Mayor Bloomberg is a corrupt official because he hand-picked the Board of Health members who approved the ban.
A judge stopped the ban on large sodas because of the "inherent contradictions" within the law.
According to the author of "Soda's a Problem but...", how should the government go about "stopping us" from consuming too much soda?
Pass the law Mayor Bloomberg proposed.
Provide the public with information so they may choose wisely.
Only allow a moderate amount of soda on a daily basis.
Allow food corporations to determine how much soda we can drink.
In paragraph 3 of "Ban the Ban!" the author says that to "allow the government to make choices on your behalf" becomes a "very slippery slope." What is the meaning of the phrase "very slippery slope"?
The author uses the term "very slippery slope" to mean that the governments should enforce certain bans before the public endangers itself further.
The term "very slippery slope" is used to identify the governments downfalls and shortcomings.
The term "very slippery slope" is used ironically to further clarify that the government is doing the right thing.
The author says "very slippery slope" to mean that there is a course of action that will prove dangerous, specifically in terms of limiting our civil liberties.
What did the NYC ban limit the sale of?
large sugary drinks
unsafe cars
sugary snacks
imported clothing
According to the author, what will most people gain from the soda ban?
Harsher punishments
Better health
Increased taxes
Cheaper drink options
Identify the paragraph in which the author of "Soda's a Problem but..." acknowledges a viewpoint that conflicts with her own view of the soda ban.
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 5
In "Ban the Ban" and "Soda's a Problem, But..."
the two authors disagree about the soda ban
the two authors agree about the soda ban and think it's great
the two authors agree about the soda ban and think it's a bad idea
the two authors agree that the soda ban is bad, but each has different reasons for doing so.
What is the main argument presented in 'Ban the Ban!'?
The government should have the power to ban unhealthy products.
Individuals should have the freedom to make their own choices.
Soda companies should regulate their own products.
Public health is more important than personal freedom.
In 'Soda's a Problem but...', what solution does the author propose for reducing soda consumption?
Implementing a soda tax.
Banning large sodas.
Educating the public about health risks.
Limiting soda sales to certain hours.
Which literary device is used in the phrase 'slippery slope' in 'Ban the Ban!'?
Metaphor
Simile
Alliteration
Personification
What is the tone of the author in 'Ban the Ban!'?
Supportive
Critical
Neutral
Indifferent
How does the author of 'Soda's a Problem but...' view government intervention in personal choices?
Necessary
Overreaching
Beneficial
Irrelevant
What is the effect of the soda ban according to 'Ban the Ban!'?
Improved public health
Increased government control
Higher soda prices
Reduced soda consumption
Which of the following best describes the structure of 'Soda's a Problem but...'?
Chronological
Cause and effect
Problem and solution
Compare and contrast
What is the author's purpose in writing 'Ban the Ban!'?
To inform
To entertain
To persuade
To describe
In 'Soda's a Problem but...', what is the author's attitude towards soda companies?
Supportive
Critical
Neutral
Admiring
What is a key difference between 'Ban the Ban!' and 'Soda's a Problem but...'?
One supports the soda ban, the other opposes it.
Both support the soda ban.
Both oppose the soda ban.
One is about soda, the other is about junk food.
Which sentence from 'Ban the Ban!' best supports the idea of personal freedom?
'The government knows best.'
'Individuals should decide for themselves.'
'Health is a public concern.'
'Soda is harmful to health.'
What is the main concern of the author in 'Soda's a Problem but...'?
Economic impact of the ban
Public health
Personal freedom
Government overreach
In 'Ban the Ban!', what does the author suggest about the future if the ban is implemented?
People will be healthier.
More bans will follow.
Soda companies will thrive.
Public will protest.
What rhetorical strategy does the author of 'Soda's a Problem but...' use to argue against the ban?
Appeal to emotion
Appeal to authority
Logical reasoning
Anecdotal evidence
What is the author's stance on personal responsibility in 'Ban the Ban!'?
It is crucial.
It is secondary to public health.
It is irrelevant.
It is a government responsibility.
Which of the following is a theme in 'Soda's a Problem but...'?
Corporate responsibility
Government control
Personal choice
Economic growth
What does the author of 'Ban the Ban!' believe about the effectiveness of the soda ban?
It will be highly effective.
It will have no effect.
It will be counterproductive.
It will be moderately effective.
