Logical Fallacies Quiz

What does an ad hominem fallacy involve?

• Attacking the argument logically

• Attacking the person instead of the argument

• Using facts to support a claim

• Comparing two similar things

Which of the following is an example of a generalization fallacy?

• "All birds can fly."

• "Some birds can fly."

• "Ostriches can fly because they are birds."

• "Eagles are great flyers."

What is a slippery slope fallacy?

• A logical argument with strong evidence

• A claim that a small step will lead to a chain of related events

• A comparison of two unlike things

• A focus on irrelevant details

Choose an example of a false equivalence fallacy:

• Comparing the speed of a car to the speed of a bicycle

• Saying that cats and dogs are both pets

• Stating that apples and oranges are both fruits

• Arguing that studying is like sleeping because both are activities

What is wrong with the statement: "He can't be a good scientist because he doesn't wear glasses"?

• It uses strong evidence

• It is a generalization

• It is an ad hominem attack

• It is a slippery slope argument

Which statement is a generalization?

• "My friend likes ice cream."

• "Everyone likes ice cream."

• "Ice cream is cold."

• "Some people like ice cream."

What does a slippery slope argument imply?

• Direct cause and effect

• Immediate consequences

• Unrelated comparisons

• Inevitable chain of events

Identify the false equivalence in the following:

• "Taking a nap is just like a full night's sleep because both involve closing your eyes."

• "Cars and bicycles both have wheels."

• "Dogs and cats are both common pets."

• "Trees and flowers are both plants."

Which is an example of an ad hominem fallacy?

• "You shouldn't listen to Joey's argument on climate change because he's just a kid."

• "Climate change is not real because it's cold today."

• "Joey has read many books on climate change."

• "Many scientists agree on climate change."

What is a common feature of a generalization fallacy?

• Specific evidence

• Limited examples

• Broad statements based on limited facts

• Detailed comparisons