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Logical Fallacies Quiz 12 (60 MCQs)

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1. Imagine a world where kindness and negativity exist side by side. Picture a hallway where students have the power to choose between uplifting words and hurtful comments.These sentences are an example of .....
2. My roommate said her philosophy class was difficult, and the one I'm in is difficult, too. All philosophy classes must be hard.
3. "If America doesn't send weapons to the Syrian rebels, they won't be able to defend themselves against their warring dictator. They'll lose their civil war, and that dictator will oppress them, and the Soviets will consequently carve out a sphere of influence that spreads across the entire Middle East.
4. People who don't support the proposed state minimum wage increase hate the poor.
5. Why is this a logical fallacy: "Senator Jones says that we should not fund the attack submarine program. I disagree entirely. I can't understand why he wants to leave us defenseless like that."
6. What is the term for a logical fallacy that involves appealing to the popularity of a claim as a reason for accepting it?
7. Which of the following best exemplifies the use of loaded language in a political speech?
8. Fish are the easiest pets to keep; they are inexpensive and require no maintenance at all. Plus, they are really pretty and soothing to watch.
9. "You shouldn't worry about how much homework you have-shouldn't you be grateful you even get an education?"
10. Which rhetorical device is used to emphasize a point by repeating the same word or phrase?
11. Everyone seems to support the changes in the vacation policy, and if everyone likes them, they must begood.
12. The following is an example of which logical fallacy?"It always rains after I wash my car."
13. Two travelers are deciding where to travel to. One wants to go to Spain, China, and France. The other says that they could do Spain and France because they're right next to each other, but China will have to wait for another time. The traveler who wants to go to China accuses their companion of not listening to her.
14. Don't be the only one in your neighborhood that doesn't have the Lawnmower 3000.
15. Imagine Benjamin and Abigail are chatting about school issues. Benjamin asks, "Why worry about students failing tests when there are so many other problems in schools?" What kind of reasoning is Benjamin using?
16. What logical fallacy is being used in this argument:'Either you support the new policy, or you don't care about our community.'
17. "My friend said her philosophy class was hard, and the one I'm in is hard, too. All philosophy classes must be hard!"
18. Money makes people arrogant.
19. What is the term for altering an argument or reinterpreting evidence to prevent refutation of the argument?
20. Even though it's only the first day, I can tell this is going to be a boring course.
21. What distinguishes 'Circular reasoning' from 'False analogy'?
22. Let's play detective! Can you spot the type of fallacy in this sneaky statement? "You can't trust John's advice on eating healthy because he's not exactly in shape himself."
23. Which fallacy involves arguing that something is true because many people believe it?
24. Match the definition with the fallacy: "going with the crowd/argues that because everyone else believes something it must be true"
25. Arguments urging you to follow the same path that everyone else is takingEx:This technique is commonly used to sway these two groups:teens and voters
26. I guess I should buy my 14 year old a new iPhone since everyone at her school has one.
27. Ice cream is the best dessert because it's the most delicious option. How do we know it's delicious? Because everyone loves it! Why does everyone love it? Because it's the best dessert around!These sentences are an example of .....
28. An analogy that incorrectly connects two things based on other shared characteristics
29. What is an error in logical reasoning in an argument or a persuasive text?
30. Richard Dawkins, an evolutionary biologist and perhaps the foremost expert in the field, says that evolution is true. Therefore, it's true.
31. Which of the following is an example of an ad hominem fallacy?
32. Billy- "Spanish is easy." Bobby- "Don't listen to Billy; he failed Spanish class last year. ''
33. A student says, "Our teacher gave us too much homework. She must hate students!"
34. What does the slippery slope fallacy suggest?
35. What does the term "Slippery Slope" refer to?
36. Assumes the NATURAL choice is always the best choice
37. Imagine Oliver saying, "Studying grammar rules is just like memorizing random numbers-it doesn't help us in real life." What kind of reasoning is Oliver using here?
38. An attack on or criticism of someone's character rather than the logic or content of the argument
39. Exaggeration of the likely consequences of an action, designed to show that a misstep today could result in a future disaster
40. A police officer pulls a car over for speeding. The driver complains, saying that they shouldn't pay a fine since there are so many dangerous criminals out there and the police should be chasing them instead. Although worse criminals do exist, this is a separate issue
41. What is the term for exaggerating or misrepresenting an argument so it is easier to attack?
42. I need your voice. So I want to know ..... are you fired up?Audience:Fired up!President:Ready to go?Audience:Ready to go!President:Fired up?Audience:Fired up!
43. Students should not be allowed to park in lots now reserved for faculty because those lots should be for faculty only.
44. Name this logical fallacy:It is said that we have a good understanding of our universe. Therefore, we know exactly how it began and when.
45. The following is an example of which logical fallacy?"10/10 mothers shop at Target."
46. During a debate on environmental policies, a participant dismisses their opponent's arguments by saying, "You're only saying that because you work for an oil company." Which fallacy is present?
47. Person 1:Bicycle infrastructure should be expanded because cycling is a sustainable mode of transportation. Person 2:We should not build bike lanes because cyclists run red lights and endanger pedestrians.
48. I did not complete my homework last night? Well, you did not do yours last weak either.
49. "Smoking pot is against the law because it is wrong; I know it's wrong because it is against the law."
50. This fallacy occurs when a speaker pretends that there are only two possible answers to an issue and that their solution is better than all of the others.
51. The character of the person is attacked instead of their argument.
52. We can do this the easy way, or we can do this the hard way. *cracks knuckles*-Every mobster ever
53. "Historically, up until the late 16th century, most people believed that the Earth was the center of the universe. Today we understand this is not true, " is an example of what fallacy?
54. What is a Bandwagon Appeal?
55. Let's dive into a bit of brain gymnastics! Can you spot the understatement fallacy among these options?
56. What are logical fallacies?
57. If a person concludes that all dogs are dangerous because they were bitten by one, which fallacy are they using?
58. Mining may destroy the environment, but how about the people whose jobs will be lost with green energy? Should we ban mining?
59. Everyone else is doing it, so you should, too.
60. Making a claim based on evidence that is just too small. Essentially, you can't make a claim and say that something is true if you have only an example or two as evidence.
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