fallacies

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9th Grade

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fallacies

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Assessment

Quiz

English

9th Grade

Hard

CCSS
RI.8.1, L.11-12.6, RI.8.8

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14 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following examples has a fallacy in it? 
 A commercial claims that a specific brand of cereal is the best way to start the day because athlete Michael Jordan says that it is what he eats every day for breakfast.
Companies pay stars and athletes millions of dollars to endorse their products. 
Cereal is enriched by the manufacturer with added vitamins and minerals. 

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following examples has a fallacy in it? 
A politician interviewed on television is asked a tough question about his controversial health policies. He replies that he believes individuals should pay for their own health insurance. 
A politician interviewed on television is asked a tough question about his controversial health policies. He replies that the real question is why the opposition party has refused to give support to the government about their new laws on immigration. 
A politician interviewed on television is asked a tough question about his controversial health policies. He replies that he following his beliefs. 

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the name of the fallacy in question (2) about the politician? 
Strawman
False Cause
Appeal to Emotion

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following examples has a fallacy in it? 
Marcus wants to go to a small community college close to home, but most of the kids in his class are applying to larger colleges out of state. Marcus decides that he should also apply to those colleges.
Marcus wants to go to a small community college close to home, but he can't afford it. He doesn't apply for any scholarships because he figures he won't get enough money. 
Marcus wants to go to a small community college close to home, but he's offered a job making $15 an hour in assembly so he decides not to go. 

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the name of the fallacy in question 4 about Marcus? 
Bandwagon
Anecdotal 
Appeal to Authority

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following examples has a fallacy in it? 
A mother who tells the pediatrician that she doesn't trust his judgement because he's involved in a malpractice suit. 
A mother who tells the pediatrician that she doesn't trust his judgement because she just met him. 
A mother who tells the pediatrician that she doesn't trust his judgment because he's never been a mother.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the name of the fallacy in question 6 about the mother? 
Ad Hominem
Black or White 
Slippery Slope

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