Argument And Fallacy Packet Quiz
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A multible choice, and true false quiz on the Argument and Fallacy Packet
- 1.Consider the following argument. Premise 1) All unicorns have a single horn. Premise 2) John is a unicorn. 2a) What is the conclusion?
- A.
All unicorns are named John
- B.
John has a single horn
- C.
All single horned animals are called unicorns
- 2.Consider the following argument. Premise 1) All unicorns have a single horn. Premise 2) John is a unicorn. Is the argument valid?
- A.
Yes
- B.
No
- C.
Validity does not apply
- 3.Consider the following argument. Premise 1) All unicorns have a single horn. Premise 2) John is a unicorn. 2c) Is the argument true?
- A.
Yes, truth does not consider whether or not unicorns actually do exist.
- B.
No, true does consider whether or not unicorns actually do exist.
- C.
What is truth? It is only an illusion.
- 4.What is the difference between a true disjunction and a non-true disjunction?
- A.
A true disjunction has an unlimited number of 'disjuncts.'
- B.
A true disjunction has the only options.
- C.
A true disjunction always has only two 'disjuncts.'
- 5.Calling someone names in order to disprove their arguments is called...
- A.
Loaded/complex question
- B.
Scare tactic
- C.
Ad hominem
- 6.When looking at inductive arguments, the conclusion is always 100% knowable. In other words the conclusion follows from the premises 100% of the time
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 7.What is the following argument type? If Professor Hull is a genius then he would pass the pop quiz. Professor Hull did not pass the pop quiz. Therefore, Professor Hull is not a genius.
- A.
Hypothetical syllogism
- B.
Modus Ponens
- C.
Modus Tollens
- 8.In order to disprove an argument you must...
- A.
Caste aspersions on the person making the argument.
- B.
Give reasons why the evidence does not lead to the conclusion
- C.
There is not good way to attack any argument.
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