Logical Fallacies Quiz

What does an *Ad Hominem* fallacy involve?

• Complimenting someone to win an argument

• Attacking a person's character instead of their argument

• Presenting only two options as the possible solutions

• Using popularity to support an argument

Which fallacy is being used in the following statement? "You must vote for me, your fellow Bicolano, because I've always loved our region."

• Appeal to Pity

• Appeal to Flattery

• Bandwagon

• Slippery Slope

Which of the following is an example of the *Appeal to Force* fallacy?

• "If you don't donate now, the children will suffer."

• "If you don't sign up for our course, you may lose your job."

• "Experts say that coffee causes insomnia."

• "This diet is popular, so it must work."

What fallacy is used here? "Everyone at my office supports this candidate, so I should too."

• Red Herring

• Slippery Slope

• Bandwagon

• Hasty Generalization

Identify the fallacy in this example: "Our candidate will be the best because we've seen so many other campaigns, and this one feels different."

• False Analogy

• Hasty Generalization

• Either/Or

• Begging the Question

Which fallacy does this statement illustrate? "Mining is harmful because it's bad for the environment."

• Appeal to Pity

• Red Herring

• Begging the Question

• Either/Or

Which fallacy involves assuming a series of negative events will occur following a single action?

• Appeal to Authority

• Slippery Slope

• Bandwagon

• Oversimplification

Which fallacy is shown here? "Experts believe that this new medicine is safe for use."

• Appeal to Anonymous Authority

• Appeal to Force

• Ad Hominem

• False Analogy

What fallacy is being used in this argument? "These vitamins are safe because many doctors recommend them."

• Appeal to Authority

• Appeal to Ignorance

• Either/Or

• Appeal to Pity

Which of the following best illustrates a *Red Herring* fallacy?

• "I forgot to submit my homework, but have you seen my art project?"

• "I support the new law because my friends do."

• "He's a great teacher, so he must be a good person."

• "I got a headache after eating out, so the restaurant's food is bad."