WorksheetsUntitled Quiz
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 5mins
1. Which fallacy involves attacking the person making the argument instead of the argument itself?
A.) Appeal to ignorance
B.) Ad hominem
C.) Straw man
D.) False dilemma
2. "Everyone believes in aliens, therefore aliens must exist" is an example of:
A.) Appeal to authority
B.) Ad populum
C.) Post hoc ergo propter hoc
D.) Slippery slope
3. Assuming that because event B followed event A, A caused B is the:
A.) Gambler's fallacy
B.) Post hoc ergo propter hoc
C.) Affirming the consequent
D.) Red herring
4. Presenting only evidence that supports your claim while ignoring contradictory evidence is:
A.) Begging the question
B.) Suppressed evidence
C.) Equivocation
D.) Genetic fallacy
5. A false dilemma fallacy presents:
A.) Too many options
B.) Irrelevant information
C.) A limited set of alternatives
D.) An appeal to emotion
6. Which fallacy assumes the whole has the same properties as its parts?
A.) Division
B.) Composition
C.) Equivocation
D.) Non sequitur
7. "Are you still beating your wife?" is an example of a:
A.) Straw man
B.) Complex question
C.) Red herring
D.) Slippery slope
8. The gambler's fallacy relates to:
A.) Independent events
B.) Dependent events
C.) Appeal to pity
D.) Appeal to ignorance
9. Which of these is NOT a criterion for evaluating an academic source?
A.) Relevance
B.) Authority
C.) Popularity
D.) Currency
10. A source with a ".gov" URL is typically published by:
A.) A university
B.) A commercial company
C.) A government agency
D.) A non-profit organization
1. What is the "straw man" fallacy.
A.) It is the misrepresents an opponent's argument to make it easier to attack.
B.) Information becomes outdated quickly in many fields. Using current sources ensures the information is relevant and accurate.
C.) To ensure the information is credible and trustworthy. An author's expertise and credentials lend weight to their claims.
D.) Blogs and personal websites (or Wikipedia)
Which of the following is an example of the "ad hominem" fallacy?
The new law is flawed because it will harm the economy.
"You can't believe anything that politician says because he's a liar."
"Studies show that climate change is real and caused by human activity."
"The evidence suggests that the defendant is guilty."
What is the "post hoc, ergo propter hoc" fallacy?
Assuming something is true because it's popular.
Assuming a causal relationship simply because one event follows another.
Attacking a weakened or distorted version of an opponent's argument.
Presenting only evidence that supports one's position.
When evaluating a source for academic writing, which of the following is LEAST important to consider?
The author's credentials and expertise on the topic.
The date of publication and relevance of the information.
The number of times the source has been cited by other authors.
Whether the source is published by a reputable institution or journal.
Which fallacy involves presenting a limited set of options when more exist?
Straw man
False dilemma
Slippery slope
Appeal to ignorance
