WSDC 1/2 Quiz (LOZO)

How long can a POI be if accepted?

• 10-15 seconds

• 30 seconds

• as long as they let you

• under 5 seconds

How many speakers are in a WSDC team?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

How long does each speaker have to present their speech in WSDC?

• 3 minutes

• 5 minutes

• 8 minutes

• 10 minutes

What is the role of Points of Information (POIs) in a debate?

• To summarize the team’s case

• To question or challenge an opponent’s argument

• To introduce a new argument

• To decide who wins the debate

How many POIs should a speaker take during their speech?

• None

• 1-2

• 3-4

• As many as possible

What happens if a team speaks longer than their allowed time?

• They lose points

• They are disqualified

• They must stop immediately

• Judge stops writing

What is the main job of the first speaker of the proposition team?

• To define the motion and set up their team’s case

• To rebut the opposition’s arguments

• To summarize the debate

• To question the other team

Which speaker is responsible for summarizing the debate and explaining why their team has won?

• First speaker

• Second speaker

• Third speaker

• Fourth speaker

What is the second speaker’s main responsibility?

• To introduce a new argument and rebut the opposition’s case

• To only rebut the opposition’s arguments

• To define the motion

• To ask POIs

Which speaker is not allowed to introduce new arguments in WSDC?

• First speaker

• Second speaker

• Third speaker

• All speakers can introduce new arguments