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Debate Quiz

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

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

a)

The Chairperson

b)

The Moderator

c)

The Jury

d)

The Expert of the debate

2.

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

a)

To define the thesis and outline the argumentative line

b)

To sum up the debate

c)

To introduce new arguments only

d)

To moderate the debate

3.

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

a)

First speaker

b)

Second speaker

c)

Third speaker

d)

Fourth speaker

4.

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

a)

To decide the winner of the debate

b)

To inform speakers of the approaching end of speaking time

c)

To assign penalty points to speakers

d)

To present the motion of the debate

5.

How must a speaker begin their speech?

a)

By presenting their argument immediately

b)

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

c)

By stating their role in the team

d)

By addressing the jury directly

6.

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

a)

6

b)

8

c)

10

d)

12

7.

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

a)

2

b)

5

c)

8

d)

10

8.

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

a)

They receive 1 penalty point

b)

They receive 2 penalty points

c)

They are disqualified

d)

Their team automatically loses

9.

What is the duration of each speaker's speech?

a)

2 minutes

b)

3 minutes

c)

4 minutes

d)

5 minutes

10.

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

a)

Throughout the entire speech

b)

Only in the last 30 seconds

c)

Only in the first 30 seconds

d)

In the first and last 30 seconds

11.

Which statement is true about the use of electronic devices during the debate?

a)

They can be used freely

b)

They are strictly prohibited

c)

They must be in flight or offline mode

d)

Only the Chairperson can use them

12.

What is "Advocem" in an Oxford debate?

a)

A one-minute response addressing an argument

b)

The final argument presented by a team

c)

A penalty rule in the debate

d)

A process for extending speaking time

13.

When does the Chairperson order a break in the debate?

a)

After each speaker finishes

b)

After the second speaker of the Opposition finishes

c)

After the fourth speaker of the Opposition finishes

d)

Before announcing the winner

14.

Which of the following is NOT allowed during an Oxford debate?

a)

Attacking the opponent’s argument

b)

Interrupting another speaker without permission

c)

Using statistics to support an argument

d)

Summarizing arguments at the end

15.

What should teams and coaches always remember regarding the judges’ decisions?

a)

They can challenge the decision formally

b)

They should request a re-evaluation if they disagree

c)

They must accept the judges’ decision as final

d)

They can negotiate with the judges