Logical Fallacies Quiz

What is an example of an ad hominem fallacy?

• Ignoring the main issue and focusing on a minor detail

• Using strong language to make a point

• Presenting a weak argument

• Attacking someone's character instead of addressing their argument

What is the Texas Sharpshooter fallacy?

• Drawing a conclusion based on insufficient evidence

• Presenting a false dilemma as the only option

• Using irrelevant data to support an argument

• Cherry-picking data clusters to suit an argument

What is the Slippery Slope fallacy?

• A scientific theory about the movement of tectonic plates

• A type of footwear designed for walking on slippery surfaces

• A logical fallacy where one asserts that if a particular event occurs, it will inevitably lead to a chain of events with positive consequences

• A logical fallacy where one asserts that if a particular event occurs, it will inevitably lead to a chain of events with negative consequences, without providing evidence for the likelihood of the chain of events actually happening.

Define the Straw Man fallacy.

• Distorting or misrepresenting an opponent's argument

• Exaggerating the opponent's argument

• Ignoring the opponent's argument

• Agreeing with the opponent's argument

What is a False Dilemma fallacy?

• A False Dilemma fallacy occurs when the options presented are not relevant to the situation.

• A False Dilemma fallacy occurs when multiple options are presented, when in fact there are only two options available.

• A False Dilemma fallacy occurs when only two options are presented, when in fact there are more options available.

• A False Dilemma fallacy occurs when three options are presented, when in fact there are only two options available.

"The Senator must be wrong on the issue of taxes because he's such a jerk to the people who work for him."

• appeal to nature

• ad hominem

• non sequitur

• bandwagon fallacy

What fallacy is pictured above?

• Slippery Slope

• Bandwagon

• Ad Hominem

• Either-Or

• bandwagon
• no true Scotsman
• the Texas sharpshooter
• tu quoque

Person 1: You’re either for the war or against the troops.

Person 2: Actually, I do not want our troops sent into a dangerous war.

• false dilemma

• slippery slope

• strawman

• sunk costs

"The Senator thinks we can solve all our ecological problems by driving a Prius."

• Ad Hominem

• Appeal to Ignorance

• Strawman Argument

• False Dilemma