Logical Fallacies Quiz 13 (30 MCQs)

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1. Which of the following fallacies involves suggesting that a particular action will inevitably lead to a disastrous outcome?
2. "Either you pass this test, or you fail it." Laughed Sr Malak
3. Reading books is the most enjoyable hobby because it provides the most entertainment. People find books incredible enjoyable and entertaining.This is an example of .....
4. What is hasty generalization?
5. Which of the following is an example of a 'Straw Man' fallacy?
6. Our leader is a good speaker because she communicates well.
7. What kind of logical fallacy is presented:The level of mercury in seafood may be unsafe, but what will fishers do to support their families?
8. Only two choices are presented as the only possibilities when, in fact, there are other alternatives.
9. Children should not go trick or treating, as there always exists the possibility that someone could poison the treats.
10. God exists. How do you know? Because it says so in the Bible.
11. If America can be the first country to put a man on the moon, then they can be the first country to end homelessness and poverty!
12. Which logical fallacy is at work in this argument? We are going to be forced to increase the amount of your contribution to your health care costs by 10%. Do note that we continue to provide lunches at a standard cost in the cafeteria, and we know what a huge benefit that is for most workers!
13. You have to save enough money to pay your bills each month because bills have to be paid.
14. Which of the following fallacies involves suggesting that because one event followed another, the first event caused the second?
15. What is a straw man fallacy?
16. One of the most common fallacies used in advertising. Celebrities and doctors are used as people with opinions that should be trusted.Just because somebody "famous" or a "doctor" has an opinion, that doesn't make it true.
17. "I've been using the Turbo Towel for years and I love it!" -Marie K. (Real Turbo Towel User)
18. Identify the logical fallacy: "She's not popular because most people don't like her."
19. "I sneezed exactly at the same time the power went off. My sneeze must've done something to make the power go off. "
20. You must obey the law, because it's illegal to break the law.
21. An attack of a person's character, rather than the facts.
22. Using loaded language to push ideas instead of proving them.
23. Would you rather be stuck in your boring job forever or pursue your passion?
24. This store doesn't care about its customers. Stores have to have customers to stay in business. This store will be shutting down any day!
25. An attempt to explain a relationship by comparing one idea or situation to another as though they are similar when upon closer inspection are not
26. "The rooster crows always before the sun rises, therefore the crowing rooster causes the sun to rise."
27. Assumes that a proposed step will set off a chain of uncontrollable events.
28. Any argument of the form:If A is true then B is true; If A is not true then B is not true.
29. The problem with fake news is that so much of the news is fake.
30. What logical fallacy is presented:"You don't even belong to a church. How can you claim to be a Christian?"