Ethics and Morality Quiz

Which phrase best summarizes the purpose of rules?

• Rules are designed to create chaos

• Rules are meant to set order

• Rules are irrelevant

• Rules are confusing

Which two ancient philosophers envisioned a society where rules and laws would become unnecessary, suggesting that a state of "no more rules, no more laws" could be achieved?

• Socrates and Plato

• Aristotle and Epictetus

• Confucius and Lao Tzu

• Buddha and Mahavira

Who is associated with the statement "The Sabbath was made for man, and not man for the Sabbath"?

• Moses

• King Solomon

• Jesus Christ

• Prophet Muhammad

Which of the following BEST describes the term "moral" as it relates to human actions and character?

• A measure of a person's intelligence.

• A judgment about the ethical rightness or wrongness of an act or a person's character.

• A description of a person's physical appearance.

• A scientific classification of human behavior.

How is natural law described in the statement provided?

• The law of the jungle.

• The law of physics.

• The law of God is revealed through human reason.

• The law of the government.

Which of the following best describes the concept of natural law as it relates to the Divine source?

• Natural law is a set of rules created by humans to govern society.

• Natural law is an independent force that exists separate from any divine being.

• Natural law reflects the divine order and is accessible through human reason.

• Natural law is a set of arbitrary rules that vary from culture to culture.

You are a doctor working in a public hospital, but have limited medical supplies and are faced with two patients: a young child with a life-threatening infection and an elderly woman with a chronic but manageable condition. Both patients need immediate attention, but you can only treat one at this time. Which ethical consideration should be prioritized in this scenario?

• The age of the patients

• The severity of the medical conditions

• The social status of the patients

• The order in which the patients arrived for treatment

You find a wallet on the ground containing a large sum of money and identification. What will you do?

• Keep the money and discard the identification.

• Keep the money and try to find the owner.

• Turn the wallet in to the authorities.

• Use the money to buy something you need.

You are a doctor in a hospital with only one available ventilator. Two patients, one elderly with underlying health issues and one younger with a higher chance of survival, both require immediate ventilator support to survive. As you face this challenging decision, what type of dilemma are you experiencing?

• Ethical dilemma

• False dilemma

• Moral dilemma

• Natural law

You are a judge presiding over a court case where the defendant is accused of a crime they claim they did not commit. The evidence is inconclusive, and you must decide. How would you approach resolving this moral dilemma?

• Consider the defendant's reputation in the community.

• Base the decision on personal beliefs and biases.

• Evaluate the evidence and apply legal principles impartially.

• Follow the opinion of the majority of the jury.