Chapter 7. Taxing the Marlboro Man

EIA Activity: Taxing the Marlboro Man

1. Question

   Use Link 1 to answer the following questions. True or False: There are six states in the United States that are considered major tobacco states, and have extensive tobacco farming and cigarette manufacturing.

   A.

   False

   B.

   True.

2. Question

   True or False: California has not increased its cigarette tax since 2006.

   A.

   True.

   B.

   False

3. Question

   The average state cigarette tax per pack is currently:

   A.

   $3.50

   B.

   $1.78

   C.

   $1.00

   D.

   $1.61

4. Question

   True or False: Vermont has the second-highest cigarette tax, behind New York.

   A.

   False.

   B.

   True.

5. Question

   Use Link 2 to answer the following question. True or False: Taxes on cigarettes are referred to as sin taxes.

   A.

   False.

   B.

   True.

6. Question

   How much does a pack of name-brand cigarettes cost in your state? How much is your state tax on cigarettes?

   Your response will be graded by your instructor.

   How much does a pack of name-brand cigarettes cost in your state? How much is your state tax on cigarettes?

7. Question

   What amount of state and federal taxes will eventually cause people to stop smoking? Discuss.

   Your response will be graded by your instructor.

   What amount of state and federal taxes will eventually cause people to stop smoking? Discuss.

• Point per question: 1pts for short answer 1pts for multiple choice
• number of attempts on quiz as a whole: 1 or unlimited?
• set which score reports to Gradebook: first, most recent, highest, or average
• Randomize answers (for multiple choice questions only)? Yes or no