Activity 8 – Quandaries under Quarantine

Note: Quandary means a state of perplexity or uncertainty over what to do in a difficult situation.
Direction: There are moral dilemmas we are experiencing due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Below are
the different scenarios, you are to evaluate each scenario and provide answer on what should be the
best thing to do. Each item is worth 10 points.
1. Alexa has prepared for her upcoming 18th birthday. Since young it was her dream to have the
grandest celebration. The news came that mass gathering is prohibited under Enhanced
Community Quarantine (ECQ) which means birthday celebration is not allowed. If you are Alexa
will you continue your dream or follow the protocol? Explain your answer with valid reason.
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2. You are on your way home riding in your motorcycle when an old man tried to stop you, he begs
you if you can give him a ride. He needs a ride going to drugstore to buy medicines for his sick
daughter. You know for a fact that back riding is against the protocol of ECQ, but the old man
needs help. What will you do?
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3. You just came from Manila where the highest COVID case has been recorded, you are required to
stay at home and follow protocols. One time your father who is already 60 years old got sick and
needs a medicine. Only you and your father lives in your house and no one can buy a medicine for
him. What will you do?
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