Debate Quiz

Who is responsible for awarding points and determining the winner of the debate?

• The Chairperson

• The Moderator

• The Jury

• The Expert of the debate

What is the role of the first speaker in a team?

• To define the thesis and outline the argumentative line

• To sum up the debate

• To introduce new arguments only

• To moderate the debate

Which speaker is responsible for refuting the opposing team's arguments without introducing new arguments?

• First speaker

• Second speaker

• Third speaker

• Fourth speaker

What is the task of the Moderator (Bellgirl or Bellboy)?

• To decide the winner of the debate

• To inform speakers of the approaching end of speaking time

• To assign penalty points to speakers

• To present the motion of the debate

How must a speaker begin their speech?

• By presenting their argument immediately

• By greeting the Chairperson, the opposing party, and the audience

• By stating their role in the team

• By addressing the jury directly

How many speakers are there in total in an Oxford debate?

• 6

• 8

• 10

• 12

How many penalty points does a speaker receive for attacking the opponent personally instead of their argument?

• 2

• 5

• 8

• 10

What happens if a speaker refuses to take two questions or points of information?

• They receive 1 penalty point

• They receive 2 penalty points

• They are disqualified

• Their team automatically loses

What is the duration of each speaker's speech?

• 2 minutes

• 3 minutes

• 4 minutes

• 5 minutes

During which periods of a speech is it prohibited to ask new questions or points of information?

• Throughout the entire speech

• Only in the last 30 seconds

• Only in the first 30 seconds

• In the first and last 30 seconds