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PHILOSOPHY 101 ETHICS Midterm Long Examination

Total questions: 70

Worksheet time: 23mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Your parents want you to follow a family tradition of choosing a certain college course, but you want to pursue another. What ethical issue is present?

a)

Relativism

b)

Obedience

c)

Autonomy

d)

Loyalty

2.

During a group project, one member insists on doing things based on their cultural way, which clashes with the rest. What should the group aim for?

a)

Avoidance

b)

Dialogue

c)

Competition

d)

Authority

3.

A student refuses to attend a class ritual because it conflicts with their personal beliefs. This shows tension between:

a)

Culture and ethics

b)

Rules and laws

c)

Study and leisure

d)

Religion and science

4.

Your parents prefer a staycation during vacation, while you want to join your friends on a trip. This is similar to:

a)

Family relativism

b)

Cultural diversity

c)

Value conflict

d)

Authority clash

5.

When classmates debate whether cheating is wrong even if “everyone does it,” the issue highlights:

a)

Tradition

b)

Relativism

c)

Obedience

d)

Unity

6.

A professor asks students to accept diverse views on an ethical issue. This promotes:

a)

Uniformity

b)

Blind acceptance

c)

Cultural appreciation

d)

Silence

7.

A student is pressured by peers to join an initiation rite, but he feels it is unsafe. The ethical conflict involves:

a)

Autonomy vs conformity

b)

Law vs freedom

c)

Culture vs economy

d)

Family vs peers

8.

In a debate on same-sex marriage, some students use religious arguments while others use legal rights. The conflict shows:

a)

Pluralism

b)

Obedience

c)

Equality

d)

Bias

9.

Your parents insist you follow their curfew, but you argue college demands more freedom. This reflects:

a)

Ethical reasoning

b)

Obedience to law

c)

Cultural relativism

d)

Moral sensitivity

10.

A student reports cyberbullying happening in their class group chat. This act demonstrates:

a)

Moral education

b)

Silence

c)

Neutrality

d)

Moral education

11.

Two classmates argue whether social media is more harmful or helpful. Their disagreement is an example of:

a)

Cultural conflict

b)

Autonomy

c)

Moral sensitivity

d)

Ethical dialogue

12.

If students ignore cheating because it’s “part of culture,” what danger are they facing?

a)

Relativism

b)

Justice

c)

Autonomy

d)

Respect

13.

A group of friends cannot agree on where to eat because of different food preferences. The best ethical action is:

a)

Leave the group

b)

Let the eldest decide

c)

Ignore choices

d)

Respect differences

14.

Your professor reminds the class to think critically before sharing online posts. This promotes:

a)

Silence

b)

Peer pressure

c)

Blind faith

d)

Moral sensitivity

15.

When you disagree with your parent’s view on your major but still respect them, you are practicing:

a)

Authority

b)

Dialogue

c)

Silence

d)

Conflict

16.

A student accepts classmates’ differing religious practices without forcing their own. This is:

a)

Conflict

b)

Autonomy

c)

Cultural appreciation

d)

Obedience

17.

When students only memorize right vs wrong without context, what’s missing?

a)

Respect

b)

Authority

c)

Conformity

d)

Critical aptitude

18.

A family disagrees on whether to spend vacation in Baguio, a beach, or at home. This mirrors:

a)

Ethical sensitivity

b)

Relativism dilemma

c)

Moral education

d)

Cultural appreciation

19.

When a student weighs personal happiness against family expectations, this involves:

a)

Relativism

b)

Respect

c)

Loyalty

d)

Autonomy

20.

If one culture believes cremation is respectful, while another believes it is offensive, this is an example of:

a)

Autonomy

b)

Obedience

c)

Ethical relativism

d)

Dialogue

21.

In class discussions on ethics, why is it important to consider other cultures?

a)

To avoid conflict

b)

To copy traditions

c)

To widen perspective

d)

To memorize facts

22.

A student resists copying homework despite peers saying it’s “normal.” What does this show?

a)

Loyalty

b)

Relativism

c)

Blind conformity

23.

When parents and children argue about weekend activities, what ethical skill is most helpful?

a)

Force

b)

Authority

c)

Silence

d)

Dialogue

24.

Why can cultural diversity sometimes cause difficulty in decision-making?

a)

Respect is automatic

b)

Authority decides

c)

Norms may conflict

d)

Traditions vanish

25.

If classmates accept all cultural practices without critique, what risk emerges?

a)

Respect

b)

Unity

c)

Relativism

d)

Loyalty

26.

When a farmer thinks differently from a teacher, MacIntyre would say this is because of:

a)

relativism

b)

Lack of education

c)

Different morality

d)

Norms of community

27.

If students learn ethics only through memorization, MacIntyre warns it leads to:

a)

Fragile agreement

b)

Respect

c)

Relativism

d)

Dialogue

28.

If one culture values individual rights above all, while another values community unity, what arises?

a)

Ethical tension

b)

Authority

c)

Silence

d)

Obedience

29.

Your professor emphasizes that culture shapes your values and decisions. What does this imply?

a)

Identity is tied to culture

b)

Rules are absolute

c)

Ethics is fixed

d)

Culture is irrelevant

30.

When classmates argue about the morality of online games, their views reflect:

a)

Loyalty

b)

Authority

c)

Silence

d)

Cultural diversity

31.

If students treat diversity as a problem, what do they fail to see?

a)

Authority

b)

Obedience

c)

Opportunity for growth

d)

Silence

32.

A student values individual success while classmates value group harmony. What conflict is present?

a)

Individual vs community values

b)

Loyalty vs respect

c)

Obedience vs authority

d)

Silence vs dialogue

33.

If cultural norms always dominate decision-making, what problem arises?

a)

Authority

b)

Conflicting standards

c)

Silence

d)

Loyalty

34.

A family debate on vacation plans resembles ethical conflicts because:

a)

Silence is needed

b)

Rules are clear

c)

Value differ

d)

Authority prevails

35.

If students stop questioning unfair traditions, the danger is:

a)

Autonomy

b)

Dialogue

c)

Respect

d)

Blind conformity

36.

Which best captures the chapter’s claim about science and ethics? Analogy: Choosing study methods (what works) vs choosing what’s fair.

a)

Science always outranks ethics

b)

Science and ethics are separate but linked

c)

Ethics should direct every experiment

d)

Science is immune to values

37.

Frankenstein in the chapter is used to illustrate: Analogy: Copying answers and regretting it later.

a)

Science as purely beneficial

b)

How to make experiments safe and manageable

c)

Scientist remorse over unchecked pursuit

d)

Ethics replacing science is a nice idea of argument

38.

Scientism is defined as: Analogy: Thinking only grades matter, nothing else does.

a)

A science technique

b)

Opposition to science make sense to every human.

c)

A medical procedure that are relevant sometimes

d)

Philosophy that treats science as sole truth

39.

Why did opponents object to some stem cell research? Analogy: Throwing away a class project that might have potential.

a)

Because it is too costly

b)

Because it involves destruction of embryos

c)

Because it never works

d)

Because it is untestable in the future

40.

The chapter’s use of Oppenheimer emphasizes: Analogy: Feeling guilty after doing harm even if initially justified.

a)

That scientists are always politicians

b)

Science prevents war as much as possible to avoid happiness

c)

Scientists should control governments

d)

Scientist’s regret about harmful applications

41.

According to the chapter, a value-free science means: Analogy: Studying only to pass without regard to learning.

a)

Science follows only its internal standards

b)

Science has no values at all

c)

Ethics controls science

d)

Science is moral by default

42.

Stem cell uses beyond curing (e.g., aesthetics) raise which issue? Analogy: Using extra-curricular resources only for status.

a)

Legal liability only

b)

Ethical misuse of medical tech

c)

Better outcomes for all

d)

Lower costs for treatment to all

43.

Einstein’s quoted concern suggests: Analogy: Stopping fights rather than preparing for them.

a)

War can be ended by better weapons

b)

Technology is morally neutral always

c)

Abolishing war is the only real solution

d)

Scientists should build more arms

44.

The blastocyst is described as: Analogy: A seed that could become a plant.

a)

A type of stem cell

b)

A 180–200 cell early embryo

c)

Fully developed fetus

d)

An adult cell type

45.

Which best reflects the chapter’s stance on regulating science? Analogy: Classroom rules that keep projects safe.

a)

No rules should exist

b)

Ethics and regulation are necessary

c)

Scientists must ignore lawmakers

d)

Regulation halts all progress

46.

A plausible ethical worry about cloning for stem cells is: Analogy: Copying classmates’ work repeatedly.

a)

Treating human material as commodity

b)

Cost only

c)

Reduced effectiveness

d)

Easier regulation for a plausible ethical worry

47.

What tension does the chapter highlight? Analogy: Wanting top grades vs keeping friendships.

a)

Ethics is always stronger than science

b)

Science’s progress can threaten human values

c)

Science and ethics are the same thing

d)

Ethics must be abolished for progress

48.

Which example is used to illustrate ethical costs of science? Analogy: Winning a competition by cheating.

a)

Pasteur’s vaccines

b)

Atomic bomb development

c)

Making the internet

d)

Vaccinating children

49.

The chapter suggests ethicists and scientists should: Analogy: Work on a group project with clear roles.

a)

Merge into one profession

b)

Avoid each other’s work so to avoid conflict

c)

Communicate and respect each field

d)

Leave ethics to politicians because they know it.

50.

What role does “humane commitment” play in science? Analogy: Choosing group fairness over individual win.

a)

It’s optional for scientists

b)

It prevents science entirely

c)

It grounds science’s relevance and integrity

d)

It is unrelated to results for humane commitment

51.

“Value-free science” critics would argue: Analogy: Ignoring class rules because you’re smart.

a)

It ignores social consequences

b)

It is the only honest approach

c)

It always yields better outcomes

d)

It equals ethics-free practice

52.

Which is a therapeutic promise of stem cells mentioned? Analogy: Repairing a broken gadget with spare parts.

a)

Curing headaches

b)

Instant weight loss for all heavyweights

c)

Treating Parkinson’s disease

d)

Faster reflexes because of taking vitamin B complex

53.

When the chapter says science should be “encouraged,” it also says: Analogy: Letting lab time happen but with safety rules.

a)

Without any oversight

b)

Only for rich nations

c)

With adherence to ethical norms

d)

Only by private labs

54.

Critics who equate embryos to persons argue primarily from: Analogy: Treating a saved project as fully yours already.

a)

Scientific evidence

b)

Moral status of early human life

c)

Economic costs

d)

Religious texts only

55.

The chapter claims scientism leads to: Analogy: Believing test scores are the only measure of worth.

a)

Balanced decision-making for every human

b)

Stronger ethical oversight is important

c)

Better humanities research so to improve more

d)

Marginalizing non-scientific values

56.

Which best describes stem cell grafting as explained? Analogy: Planting a cutting to replace a rotten branch.

a)

Replacing diseased tissue with stem cells

b)

Removing organs permanently so to avoid cancer cells

c)

Making clones of people so that cancer will not come back

d)

A vaccination technique is important to every human

57.

The chapter’s view of scientists who avoid ethics entirely is that they: Analogy: Doing a lab report but skipping conclusions.

a)

Are always right in many ways

b)

Risk producing harmful outcomes

c)

Will win public trust

d)

Should replace ethicists rather than physicist

58.

Which best reflects the “instrumental function” of science? Analogy: A tool used to build a project.

a)

Science as human good’s sole aim

b)

Science as an artistic pursuit

c)

Science as a means to human welfare

d)

Science as purely theoretical

59.

The chapter suggests ethical debate around stem cells will: Analogy: A long group discussion about fairness.

a)

Continue with no quick resolution

b)

End soon with a single answer

c)

Be decided by scientists alone

d)

Be irrelevant to policy

60.

Which is NOT a reason some choose stem cell therapy (per chapter)? Analogy: Choosing extra credit only for reputation.

a)

Therapeutic cure

b)

Aesthetic improvement

c)

Anti-aging

d)

Religious edification

61.

The chapter implies who should care about ethics in science? Analogy: Everyone in a dorm must follow fire rules.

a)

Only philosophers

b)

Scientists, users, and society

c)

Only politicians

d)

Only religious leaders

62.

According to the chapter, what can happen when ethics is ignored? Analogy: Skipping proofreading leads to embarrassing mistakes.

a)

Faster innovation only

b)

Clearer scientific results

c)

Harm to humanity and loss of integrity

d)

Greater public support

63.

The phrase “playing God” in the chapter refers to: Analogy: Changing others’ schedules without consent.

a)

Being religious

b)

Taking powers over life creation

c)

Only theological acts are considered true

d)

Scientific method as powerful

64.

How does the chapter portray “value” in science? Analogy: Rubrics that grade projects vs personal motives.

a)

Science has internal values but needs broader values too

b)

Science is value-neutral always

c)

Values are irrelevant to labs

d)

Values are only political

65.

The chapter’s main recommendation is: Analogy: Study hard but don’t cheat.

a)

Stop all scientific research

b)

Let science operate unchecked

c)

Outsource ethics to corporations

d)

Pursue science responsibly with ethics

66.

Which is an immediate ethical question about stem cell clinics? Analogy: Tutors charging high fees for easy answers.

a)

Clinic logos design

b)

Weather on treatment days or weeks

c)

Who can access expensive treatment

d)

Clinic interior color is dominant

67.

The chapter says the destruction of a blastocyst is considered by some as: Analogy: Throwing away an unfinished group project.

a)

Equivalent to taking an innocent life

b)

A harmless step

c)

Economically beneficial

d)

Scientifically impossible

68.

Which historical figure in the chapter expressed remorse? Analogy: Feeling bad after skipping a critical class.

a)

Mary Shelley

b)

Julius Oppenheimer

c)

Albert Einstein

d)

Mikael Stenmark

69.

What does the chapter suggest about science as an “end in itself”? Analogy: Studying only for praise, not learning.

a)

It’s the ideal model for everyone

b)

It’s scientism and problematic

c)

It guarantees safety

d)

It’s required for progress

70.

Which best describes proponents’ rebuttal about stem cell sourcing? Analogy: Showing an alternate route to get to school.

a)

Stem cells can only come from embryos

b)

Stem cells can be obtained without destroying embryos

c)

There are no rebuttals to this because no one dare it.

d)

Stem cells aren’t useful at all because it will harm mankind