Day 2 Quiz: Arguments and Fallacies

This quiz has 10 questions, total score 100 points

Each question is worth 10 points, no penalty for wrong answers

For multiple choice questions, please select the most appropriate answer

1. Which of the following is a characteristic of a Valid Argument?

  • A. If all premises are true, then the conclusion must be true
  • B. All premises and the conclusion must be true
  • C. The conclusion must contain new information
  • D. There must be at least three premises

2. The definition of a Sound Argument is:

  • A. An argument where all premises are true
  • B. An argument where the conclusion is true
  • C. An argument that is both valid and has true premises
  • D. An argument without logical fallacies

3. The characteristic of Deductive Reasoning is:

  • A. From specific to general
  • B. From general to specific
  • C. Lower certainty of conclusion
  • D. Adding new information

4. The characteristic of Inductive Reasoning is:

  • A. From specific to general
  • B. The conclusion must be true
  • C. Not adding new information
  • D. From general to specific

5. "Xiao Ming says we should exercise more, but he rarely exercises himself, so his advice is not worth listening to." What type of logical fallacy is this?

  • A. Appeal to Authority
  • B. Straw Man
  • C. Slippery Slope
  • D. Ad Hominem

6. "Famous actor Xiao Hua says this weight loss pill is effective, so it must be effective." What type of logical fallacy is this?

  • A. Appeal to Authority
  • B. Straw Man
  • C. Slippery Slope
  • D. Ad Hominem

7. "If we allow students to use phones in class, they will play with their phones all day, not study, and ultimately fail academically." What type of logical fallacy is this?

  • A. Appeal to Authority
  • B. Straw Man
  • C. Slippery Slope
  • D. Ad Hominem

8. Read the following dialogue and identify the logical fallacy: "Xiao Li: I think the school should provide more sports activity options. Xiao Zhang: How can you think that studying is not important? We come to school to study, not to play."

  • A. Appeal to Authority
  • B. Straw Man
  • C. Slippery Slope
  • D. Ad Hominem

9. Which of the following is an example of an Invalid Argument?

  • A. All mammals have lungs. Whales are mammals. Therefore, whales have lungs.
  • B. If it rains, the ground will be wet. The ground is wet. Therefore, it has rained.
  • C. All metals expand when heated. Copper is a metal. Therefore, copper expands when heated.
  • D. All humans are mortal. Socrates is human. Therefore, Socrates is mortal.

10. Which of the following is NOT a basic step in Critical Thinking?

  • A. Identifying the problem
  • B. Gathering information
  • C. Accepting authority views
  • D. Evaluating evidence