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Read "Ban the Ban" & "Soda's a Problem but..." and then respond to the questions that follow.

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According to the author of Ban the Ban!, which statement best supports her claim that the soda‑size regulation infringes on individual freedom?

“If you want to know how many calories something is before you indulge, it is now spelled out for you.”

“When you take away the option to order a soda over a certain size, you have now removed my options.”

“Obesity is an issue that needs to be addressed … with education, compassion and support, not government mandates.”

“Choices. Informed decisions.”

7.RC.1

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In Soda’s a Problem but…, the author writes: “Bloomberg is playing nanny in the worst sort of way by interfering in a basic, private transaction involving a perfectly legal substance.” What inference about the author’s viewpoint is best supported by that sentence?

The author believes Mayor Bloomberg’s intentions are malicious.

The author is supportive of regulations on sugary drinks.

The author views governmental interference in personal choice with suspicion.

The author thinks soda is harmless and should never be criticized.

7.RC.1

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In the phrase from Ban the Ban! “once you allow the government to make choices on your behalf, it becomes a very slippery slope,” what does the term slippery slope most nearly mean?

A downhill path that is easy to slide on

A situation in which one small step leads to increasingly larger problems

A policy that is poorly thought out

A slope that has no handrail

7.RC.10

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In Soda’s a Problem but…, the author used the word dictate in “it’s wrong … for one man … to dictate to people how big a cup of sugary soda they’re allowed.” What meaning of dictate is most appropriate in this context?

To record spoken words

To give orders or impose rules

To speak slowly and clearly

To hire a secretary to write what you say

7.RC.10

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In Ban the Ban!, the author begins by acknowledging previous public‐health laws (e.g., smoking bans) that “made sense,” then transitions to the soda‑ban issue. What structural purpose does this serve?

It shows that the author supports all government regulation.

It draws a comparison to establish that the soda ban is different in nature.

It lists laws to overwhelm the reader with examples.

It suggests that soda bans are more important than smoking bans.

7.RC.7

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In Soda’s a Problem but…, the author states that soda is “bad for you, especially in large quantities,” and then proceeds to argue against the soda‐size regulation. What is the effect of acknowledging soda’s negative health impact before criticizing the regulation?

It weakens the author’s argument by admitting a flaw.

It builds the author’s credibility by conceding a point before critiquing.

It confuses the reader by mixing health advice with legal commentary.

It shows the author’s wholehearted support for the law.

7.RC.7

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What is the author of Ban the Ban!’s primary purpose?

To explain the health consequences of soda consumption.

To persuade readers that government regulation of soda sizes undermines individual freedom.

To provide a balanced view of both sides of the soda ban debate.

To promote a specific soda‐company brand.

7.RC.7

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In Soda’s a Problem but…, how does the author’s tone reflect her viewpoint toward the proposed regulation?

Neutral and informative

Supportive and encouraging

Critical and skeptical

Indifferent and detached

7.RC.8

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In Ban the Ban!, which of the following serves as evidence used by the author to support her claim that the ban is a “slippery slope”?

“Choices. Informed decisions.”

“That includes basic freedoms like what you are going to drink while watching a movie…”

“Obesity is an issue that needs to be addressed…”

“I respect being given information that enables me to make an informed decision.”

7.RC.10

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In Soda’s a Problem but…, which piece of reasoning supports the author’s claim that the regulation oversteps authority?

“Not that I have a tremendous regard for soda.”

“It’s bad for you, especially in large quantities.”

“Bloomberg is playing nanny in the worst sort of way by interfering in a basic, private transaction involving a perfectly legal substance.”

“The evidence against it mounts on a semi‑regular basis.”

7.RC.8

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Both Ban the Ban! and Soda’s a Problem but… address the theme of government regulation of diet/soda. What is a key difference in how the two authors treat this theme?

One author believes soda is not harmful, the other believes it is harmless.

One author frames the issue as a matter of civil liberties, while the other frames it as both a health concern and a civil‑liberties concern.

One author supports the regulation, the other opposes any regulation.

Both authors have exactly the same viewpoint.

7.RC.5

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In comparing the two texts, how do both authors use the concept of “choice” and “personal responsibility”?

Both authors ignore the idea of choice entirely.

One author emphasizes education and informed choice, while the other emphasizes freedom of choice and minimal government interference.

Both authors argue that personal responsibility is not possible and only regulation can fix the issue.

Both authors supported mandatory regulations to enforce personal responsibility.

7.RC.12

7th Grade Checkpoint 2 Pre-Test

7th Grade Checkpoint 2 Pre-Test

According to the author of Ban the Ban!, which statement best supports her claim that the soda‑size regulation infringes on individual freedom?

In Soda’s a Problem but…, the author writes: “Bloomberg is playing nanny in the worst sort of way by interfering in a basic, private transaction involving a perfectly legal substance.” What inference about the author’s viewpoint is best supported by that sentence?

In the phrase from Ban the Ban! “once you allow the government to make choices on your behalf, it becomes a very slippery slope,” what does the term slippery slope most nearly mean?

In Soda’s a Problem but…, the author used the word dictate in “it’s wrong … for one man … to dictate to people how big a cup of sugary soda they’re allowed.” What meaning of dictate is most appropriate in this context?

In Ban the Ban!, the author begins by acknowledging previous public‐health laws (e.g., smoking bans) that “made sense,” then transitions to the soda‑ban issue. What structural purpose does this serve?

In Soda’s a Problem but…, the author states that soda is “bad for you, especially in large quantities,” and then proceeds to argue against the soda‐size regulation. What is the effect of acknowledging soda’s negative health impact before criticizing the regulation?

What is the author of Ban the Ban!’s primary purpose?

In Soda’s a Problem but…, how does the author’s tone reflect her viewpoint toward the proposed regulation?

In Ban the Ban!, which of the following serves as evidence used by the author to support her claim that the ban is a “slippery slope”?

In Soda’s a Problem but…, which piece of reasoning supports the author’s claim that the regulation oversteps authority?

Both Ban the Ban! and Soda’s a Problem but… address the theme of government regulation of diet/soda. What is a key difference in how the two authors treat this theme?

In comparing the two texts, how do both authors use the concept of “choice” and “personal responsibility”?

According to the author of Ban the Ban!, which statement best supports her claim that the soda‑size regulation infringes on individual freedom?

In Soda’s a Problem but…, the author writes: “Bloomberg is playing nanny in the worst sort of way by interfering in a basic, private transaction involving a perfectly legal substance.” What inference about the author’s viewpoint is best supported by that sentence?

In the phrase from Ban the Ban! “once you allow the government to make choices on your behalf, it becomes a very slippery slope,” what does the term slippery slope most nearly mean?

In Soda’s a Problem but…, the author used the word dictate in “it’s wrong … for one man … to dictate to people how big a cup of sugary soda they’re allowed.” What meaning of dictate is most appropriate in this context?

In Ban the Ban!, the author begins by acknowledging previous public‐health laws (e.g., smoking bans) that “made sense,” then transitions to the soda‑ban issue. What structural purpose does this serve?

In Soda’s a Problem but…, the author states that soda is “bad for you, especially in large quantities,” and then proceeds to argue against the soda‐size regulation. What is the effect of acknowledging soda’s negative health impact before criticizing the regulation?

What is the author of Ban the Ban!’s primary purpose?

In Soda’s a Problem but…, how does the author’s tone reflect her viewpoint toward the proposed regulation?

In Ban the Ban!, which of the following serves as evidence used by the author to support her claim that the ban is a “slippery slope”?

In Soda’s a Problem but…, which piece of reasoning supports the author’s claim that the regulation oversteps authority?

Both Ban the Ban! and Soda’s a Problem but… address the theme of government regulation of diet/soda. What is a key difference in how the two authors treat this theme?

In comparing the two texts, how do both authors use the concept of “choice” and “personal responsibility”?

7th Grade Checkpoint 2 Pre-Test

7th Grade Checkpoint 2 Pre-Test

According to the author of Ban the Ban!, which statement best supports her claim that the soda‑size regulation infringes on individual freedom?

In Soda’s a Problem but…, the author writes: “Bloomberg is playing nanny in the worst sort of way by interfering in a basic, private transaction involving a perfectly legal substance.” What inference about the author’s viewpoint is best supported by that sentence?

In the phrase from Ban the Ban! “once you allow the government to make choices on your behalf, it becomes a very slippery slope,” what does the term slippery slope most nearly mean?

In Soda’s a Problem but…, the author used the word dictate in “it’s wrong … for one man … to dictate to people how big a cup of sugary soda they’re allowed.” What meaning of dictate is most appropriate in this context?

In Ban the Ban!, the author begins by acknowledging previous public‐health laws (e.g., smoking bans) that “made sense,” then transitions to the soda‑ban issue. What structural purpose does this serve?

In Soda’s a Problem but…, the author states that soda is “bad for you, especially in large quantities,” and then proceeds to argue against the soda‐size regulation. What is the effect of acknowledging soda’s negative health impact before criticizing the regulation?

What is the author of Ban the Ban!’s primary purpose?

In Soda’s a Problem but…, how does the author’s tone reflect her viewpoint toward the proposed regulation?

In Ban the Ban!, which of the following serves as evidence used by the author to support her claim that the ban is a “slippery slope”?

In Soda’s a Problem but…, which piece of reasoning supports the author’s claim that the regulation oversteps authority?

Both Ban the Ban! and Soda’s a Problem but… address the theme of government regulation of diet/soda. What is a key difference in how the two authors treat this theme?

In comparing the two texts, how do both authors use the concept of “choice” and “personal responsibility”?

According to the author of Ban the Ban!, which statement best supports her claim that the soda‑size regulation infringes on individual freedom?

In Soda’s a Problem but…, the author writes: “Bloomberg is playing nanny in the worst sort of way by interfering in a basic, private transaction involving a perfectly legal substance.” What inference about the author’s viewpoint is best supported by that sentence?

In the phrase from Ban the Ban! “once you allow the government to make choices on your behalf, it becomes a very slippery slope,” what does the term slippery slope most nearly mean?

In Soda’s a Problem but…, the author used the word dictate in “it’s wrong … for one man … to dictate to people how big a cup of sugary soda they’re allowed.” What meaning of dictate is most appropriate in this context?

In Ban the Ban!, the author begins by acknowledging previous public‐health laws (e.g., smoking bans) that “made sense,” then transitions to the soda‑ban issue. What structural purpose does this serve?

In Soda’s a Problem but…, the author states that soda is “bad for you, especially in large quantities,” and then proceeds to argue against the soda‐size regulation. What is the effect of acknowledging soda’s negative health impact before criticizing the regulation?

What is the author of Ban the Ban!’s primary purpose?

In Soda’s a Problem but…, how does the author’s tone reflect her viewpoint toward the proposed regulation?

In Ban the Ban!, which of the following serves as evidence used by the author to support her claim that the ban is a “slippery slope”?

In Soda’s a Problem but…, which piece of reasoning supports the author’s claim that the regulation oversteps authority?

Both Ban the Ban! and Soda’s a Problem but… address the theme of government regulation of diet/soda. What is a key difference in how the two authors treat this theme?

In comparing the two texts, how do both authors use the concept of “choice” and “personal responsibility”?

According to the author of Ban the Ban!, which statement best supports her claim that the soda‑size regulation infringes on individual freedom?

In the phrase from Ban the Ban! “once you allow the government to make choices on your behalf, it becomes a very slippery slope,” what does the term slippery slope most nearly mean?

In Ban the Ban!, the author begins by acknowledging previous public‐health laws (e.g., smoking bans) that “made sense,” then transitions to the soda‑ban issue. What structural purpose does this serve?

What is the author of Ban the Ban!’s primary purpose?

In Ban the Ban!, which of the following serves as evidence used by the author to support her claim that the ban is a “slippery slope”?

Both Ban the Ban! and Soda’s a Problem but… address the theme of government regulation of diet/soda. What is a key difference in how the two authors treat this theme?

According to the author of Ban the Ban!, which statement best supports her claim that the soda‑size regulation infringes on individual freedom?

In the phrase from Ban the Ban! “once you allow the government to make choices on your behalf, it becomes a very slippery slope,” what does the term slippery slope most nearly mean?

In Ban the Ban!, the author begins by acknowledging previous public‐health laws (e.g., smoking bans) that “made sense,” then transitions to the soda‑ban issue. What structural purpose does this serve?

What is the author of Ban the Ban!’s primary purpose?

In Ban the Ban!, which of the following serves as evidence used by the author to support her claim that the ban is a “slippery slope”?

Both Ban the Ban! and Soda’s a Problem but… address the theme of government regulation of diet/soda. What is a key difference in how the two authors treat this theme?