Celebrity Activism
Singer Solution to World Poverty
Lifeboat Ethics
Remember the Titans
100
Who spread misinformation about vaccines?
Jim Carrey
100
Open Discussion:
To what extent do you believe the author is correct in his philosophy?
Everyone who answers gets free points!
100
Who is the author of "Lifeboat Ethics"?
Garrett Hardin
100
What are the names of the two head football coaches?
Coach Boone & Coach Yoast
200
The amount of money Americans have been donating each year has been steadily increasing: True or False?
False
200
Who is the author of "Singer Solution to World Poverty"?
Peter Singer
200
What is the author's general claim throughout the text?
That resource sharing is not only impractical, but also harmful, because it extends the limited finite resources available to the maximum possible extent.
200
Which teammates became best friends by the end of the film?
Gerry and Julius
300
Which actor/actress did not go to Africa?
a. George Clooney
b. Angelina Jolie
c. Brad Pitt
d. Mia Farrow
c. Brad Pitt
300
What is the author's general claim throughout the text?
Wealthier people are obligated to contribute a substantial amount of their income to organizations that can save lives all around the world.
300
Hardin argues that countries must be responsible for resolving their own problems because...
a. It's a learning experience
b. They'll profit from the aftermath
c. It's their responsibility
c. It's their responsibility
300
What song did the Titans bond over in the locker room?
a. "My Girl" by Temptations
b. "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" by Marvin Gaye & Tammie Terrell
c. "Express Yourself" by Charles Wright & The 103 Street Rhythm Band
d. "Na Na Hey Hey (Kiss Him Goodbye)" by Steam
b. "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" by Marvin Gaye & Tammie Terrell
400
Without going over, how much money has Beyonce and Jay Z donated toward the BLM Movement?
(Awarded to the group with the closest amount)
$1.5 million
400
If a family making $100,000 cuts a yearly check for $70,000 for necessities, how much money does the author believe should be given to charity?
$30,000
400
What is the Tragedy of the Commons?
An economic theory that states that individuals use up resources shared by many to benefit themselves.
400
What was this little girl's name?
Sheryl Yoast
500
According to Kang, what is the traditional “paradoxical yet symbiotic relationship" between sports and politics?
"They typically prefer to honor troops, fly fighter jets over stadiums and hold moments of silence to honor the victims of tragedies. When they tackle overtly political issues, it’s through selective editing and legacy building."
500
In the hypothetical scenario the author presents, what is the dilemma Bob has to make?
He has to choose between saving a life or his new Bugatti.
500
What is one difference between the spaceship and lifeboat metaphors in Hardin's essay?
The spaceship metaphor suggests that resources will eventually run out for everyone; the lifeboat metaphor suggests that resources will never run out. The metaphor of the spaceship portrays Earth as a small system with few humans in it; the metaphor of the lifeboat portrays Earth as a large system with many humans.
500
Toward the beginning of the movie, where did Coach Boone make the players run early morning during training camp?
Gettysburg National Cemetery