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Logical Fallacies Quiz 7 (60 MCQs)

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1. 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 .....
2. Which of the following is an example of a 'Straw Man' fallacy?
3. Our leader is a good speaker because she communicates well.
4. 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?
5. Only two choices are presented as the only possibilities when, in fact, there are other alternatives.
6. Children should not go trick or treating, as there always exists the possibility that someone could poison the treats.
7. God exists. How do you know? Because it says so in the Bible.
8. 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!
9. 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!
10. You have to save enough money to pay your bills each month because bills have to be paid.
11. Which of the following fallacies involves suggesting that because one event followed another, the first event caused the second?
12. What is a straw man fallacy?
13. 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.
14. "I've been using the Turbo Towel for years and I love it!" -Marie K. (Real Turbo Towel User)
15. Identify the logical fallacy: "She's not popular because most people don't like her."
16. "I sneezed exactly at the same time the power went off. My sneeze must've done something to make the power go off. "
17. You must obey the law, because it's illegal to break the law.
18. An attack of a person's character, rather than the facts.
19. Using loaded language to push ideas instead of proving them.
20. Would you rather be stuck in your boring job forever or pursue your passion?
21. 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!
22. 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
23. "The rooster crows always before the sun rises, therefore the crowing rooster causes the sun to rise."
24. Assumes that a proposed step will set off a chain of uncontrollable events.
25. Any argument of the form:If A is true then B is true; If A is not true then B is not true.
26. The problem with fake news is that so much of the news is fake.
27. What logical fallacy is presented:"You don't even belong to a church. How can you claim to be a Christian?"
28. It appeals to the popularity the more popular the more valid it is
29. Because doctors smoke it must be a healthy choice.
30. Identify the example of post hoc reasoning.
31. A man walks through a town for the first time and sees 10 people. All of those people are children, and so the man concludes that all of the town's residents are children.
32. Lisa argues, "There's no evidence that unicorns don't exist, so they must be real!" Which fallacy does this represent?
33. "People nowadays only vote with their emotions instead of their brains."
34. Which logical fallacy is committed with this statement?My dog is my favorite in the whole world, that's why I'm joining the army.
35. Identify the logical fallacy of this argument:You have to invite Jenna to your party because it would not be nice not to invite Jenna.
36. During a debate in Bikini Bottom, what tactic does Plankton use when he tries to distract Mr. Krabs from the main issue?
37. Don't believe what Kim says about global warming. Kim dropped out of college!
38. Which of the following contains an ad hominem attack?
39. Quinoa is a delicious, plant-based source of protein because it tastes so darn good.
40. We can either stop using cars or destroy the earth.
41. Which of the following is the best definition for tu quoque?
42. What does the post hoc fallacy assume?
43. Which example represents a slippery slope?
44. In which logical fallacy is a proposition supported by the premises, which is supported by the proposition, creating a circle in reasoning where no useful information is being shared? (For example, defining a term by using the term in the definition.)
45. Gina shouldn't be treasurer for our club. She failed Spanish two years ago.
46. What does the Either or Fallacy refer to?
47. How does loaded language influence the emotional response of an audience in an argument?
48. You either die a hero, or you live long enough to see yourself become the villain.-Harvey Dent
49. "If you don't study on Saturdays, your grades will suffer. If your grades suffer, you won't graduate school with high honors, which means you won't get a good job. Since you won't have a good job, you'll have to live on the streets."
50. When someone attacks a distorted version of the original argument that they have themselves created is called a/an
51. All people from Pinole are liars
52. Joan is scratched by a cat while visiting her friend. Two days later she comes down with a fever. Joan concludes that the cat's scratch must be the cause of her illness.
53. I drank bottled water and now I am sick, so the water must have made me sick.
54. Assumption that because two things happened together, one caused the other
55. The sheriff's office isn't writing enough tickets. We need traffic tickets to fund their budget. The sheriffs aren't worth continuing to fund because they aren't doing anything.
56. Subscribe to our streaming services, or get stuck with cable!
57. 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.
58. During a debate, Sandy argues that schools should have healthier lunch options. Patrick responds by saying Sandy wants to ban all tasty foods from schools, which is not true. Which fallacy does Patrick's response illustrate?
59. I must study at least three hours a day. If I only study for two, soon I will only study for one. I'll flunk out!
60. This fallacy greatly exaggerates the potential negative effects of a given choice or action. It may describe an unrealistic series of events.
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