Questions

1. What are the purpose and effect of the opening paragraphs about Rainbow Fish? How effective are they?

   Chapter 7 - 6. Shop-happy - Questions: What are the purpose and effect of the opening paragraphs about Rainbow Fish? How effective are they?
2. In paragraph 7, Smith writes, “But the urge to buy is so much more complicated than Schor . . . even begins to suggest.” Identify three counterarguments that Smith develops. How effectively does she use them to support her claim about Schor? Explain with specific references to both articles.

   Chapter 7 - 6. Shop-happy - Questions: In paragraph 7, Smith writes, “But the urge to buy is so much more complicated than Schor . . . even begins to suggest.” Identify three counterarguments that Smith develops. How effectively does she use them to support her claim about Schor? Explain with specific references to both articles.
3. Smith refers to Ralph Nader and Paul Hawken (paras. 14–15). What is the purpose for each reference? Which one more effectively supports her argument?

   Chapter 7 - 6. Shop-happy - Questions: Smith refers to Ralph Nader and Paul Hawken (paras. 14–15). What is the purpose for each reference? Which one more effectively supports her argument?
4. How does Smith respond to Schor’s idea of a new luxury tax? Explain.

   Chapter 7 - 6. Shop-happy - Questions: How does Smith respond to Schor’s idea of a new luxury tax? Explain.
5. What do you consider Smith’s most compelling claim? Do you agree with her? Explain.

   Chapter 7 - 6. Shop-happy - Questions: What do you consider Smith’s most compelling claim? Do you agree with her? Explain.