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Logical Fallacies Quiz 20 (30 MCQs)

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1. A student says, "You have to agree with my opinion because all my classmates believe the same thing."
2. In a discussion about health, one person claims, 'Eating late at night is unhealthy because a famous celebrity said so.' What logical fallacy is being used here?
3. Which fallacy involves presenting two options as the only possibilities, when in fact more options exist?
4. Which of the following is the definition of the straw man fallacy?
5. Either you text your friend or you don't have any fun at all.
6. My brother Humza eats cheeseburgers and pizza. He is thin. Cheeseburgers and pizza aren't the cause of obesity.
7. Which statement is a hasty generalization?
8. "We have no evidence that the Illuminati ever existed. They must have been so clever that they destroyed all evidence."
9. This logical fallacy is also called a circular argument, where the argument just goes back to the original statement without explanation or relevant information added.
10. You should never go on TikTok. Once you start watching one video, you will want to make your own viral TikTok. All you'll worry about is being part of a trend, forget about your responsibilities, and become broke.
11. He can't be a great athlete; he cheated on his wife.
12. What does the "Apples to oranges" argument represent in logical fallacies?
13. The authority in question is mentioned or named
14. Unfair oversimplification by only presenting two options
15. In order to really look at the problem of global warming, we must first consider how the homeless suffer when it is cold.
16. Ryan, Olivia, and Adelaide are discussing the recent climate change policies. Ryan points out that Adelaide's argument is flawed because it's based on a fallacy. Which fallacy is Adelaide using if she is using the conclusion of her argument as a premise?
17. What does the "Appeal to Nature" suggest?
18. This logical fallacy deflects from the issue by mentioning a topic to draw the opponent's attention away from the argument.
19. Which logical fallacy plays on readers' emotions to distract them from the facts?
20. Sally is asking Sam why he decided to buy a bunch of junk food when they had agreed to try to save money. Sam's response is that Sally bought a new video game last week so she shouldn't be criticizing him.
21. Charlie:I think we should put more money into schools. Quality public education is so important. Bob:So you're saying we should cut military spending and spend it instead on more spiral notebooks and crayons? I guess you want our country to be a weak, defenseless target for terrorists.
22. Which of the following is an example of a hasty generalization?
23. Which of the following best illustrates the bandwagon fallacy?
24. What is a fallacy that presents information that does not follow logically from a premise
25. During a Bikini Bottom debate, SpongeBob argues that the Krusty Krab should have healthier lunch options. Patrick responds by saying, "SpongeBob wants to ban all tasty food and make everyone eat only seaweed salads every day." How does Patrick's response illustrate a straw man fallacy?
26. Attack on the person not the argument.
27. These are defined as misleading reasoning or arguments.
28. Why is this a logical fallacy? "Sure, we haven't given raises in over five years to our employees. You know, we work really hard to make a good product. We try to ensure the best customer service, too."
29. Which of the following fallacies involves using emotional pleas to persuade rather than evidence?
30. Officer, I was only driving as fast as everyone around me. I'm sure I wasn't speeding.
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