Pig Slippery Slope Fallacy Quiz

What is a slippery slope fallacy?

• A logical argument where the conclusion is true and it is supported by very strong evidence.

• A type of reasoning that suggests one large step will lead to a whole lot of positive outcomes

• A fallacy where someone contradicts themselves in an argument and loses very badly

• a fallacy where one event leads to another event and so on until we come to an undesirable conclusion

What happens if you give a pig a pancake, according to the children's book?

• The pig will ask for syrup.

• The pig will go to sleep.

• The pig will thank you and leave.

• The pig will start to fly.

Why might someone use a slippery slope argument?

• To strengthen their logical argument with facts.

• To scare people into agreeing with them.

• To make their argument funny.

• To provide a detailed analysis.

What is the main lesson of the story "If You Give a Pig a Pancake"?

• Pigs can cook and really enjoy eating pancakes for breakfast.

• It's important to be generous. and kind to all of the pigs in the worlf

• Small actions can lead to a series of other actions.

• Pigs love to eat syrup with their pancakes and afterward they might even take a nap.

Which of the following is an example of a slippery slope fallacy?

• "If we don't stop them from cutting down one tree, they will eventually cut down the entire forest."

• "If you study hard, you will get good grades and pass on to the next grade level"

• "Eating too much candy can cause cavities and they are only bad when you have too many."

• "Water boils at 100 degrees Celsius and can burn you if it is too hot"

What might the pig ask for after getting syrup in "If You Give a Pig a Pancake"?

• A napkin.

• Some eggs.

• A new house.

• More pancakes.

What is NOT a characteristic of a slippery slope fallacy?

• It predicts a chain of events.

• It uses fear to persuade.

• It is based on strong scientific evidence.

• It often lacks logical connection between events.

In the story, what does the pig do after getting a pancake and syrup?

• It goes outside to play.

• It starts to clean the house.

• It asks for a bedtime story.

• It decides to bake a cake.

Which of these is a logical argument?

• "If you don't do your homework, you might fail the class."

• "If you eat one candy, you will end up eating a thousand candies."

• "If you don't wear a hat, you will catch a cold."

• "If you give a mouse a cookie, he will ask for a glass of milk."

What could be a real-life example of a slippery slope fallacy?

• "If we allow students to redo their homework, next they'll want to retake entire exams."

• "If you learn to ride a bike, you'll be healthier."

• "eating unhealthy everyday can lead to serious health problems."

• "Studying every day improves your knowledge."