, Name:
Unit 1A Test 1 Date:
1. List the two components of a logical argument.
2. Summarize the fallacy of personal attack.
3. Summarize the fallacy of false cause.
4. Give an example of an argument that involves a straw man.
5. List the premise and the conclusion of the following argument:
The dogs are barking. Someone must be outside.
6. List the premise and the conclusion of the following argument:
People love puppies, so don’t count on there being any puppies at the animal shelter.
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,Unit 1A Test 1 (continued) Name:
7. For the following argument, briefly explain how the fallacy of hasty generalization occurs in the
argument.
Obviously it is best not to testify on your own behalf. Casey Anthony and George Zimmerman each
declined to testify, and they were both found “not guilty.”
8. For the following argument, briefly explain how the fallacy of appeal to popularity occurs in the
argument.
Most people find out what’s happening on social media or other internet sites so it is the most reliable
source for news.
9. For the following argument, identify one or more of the 10 fallacies described in this unit. Explain how
the fallacy is involved.
“Finding Bigfoot” has yet to provide evidence that bigfoots exist, so all those sightings are obviously
bogus.
10. When evaluating information from media, explain the importance to consider the source.
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, Name:
Unit 1A Test 2 Date:
1. Define fallacy.
2. Summarize the fallacy of circular reasoning.
3. Summarize the fallacy of appeal to ignorance.
4. Give an example of an argument that involves a hasty generalization.
5. List the premise and the conclusion of the following argument:
Not many people were in the theatre when I went to see the movie version of “IT”. Horror stories are not
popular around here.
6. List the premise and the conclusion of the following argument:
No one who would wear a hat like that has the judgement to be mayor!
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Unit 1A Test 1 Date:
1. List the two components of a logical argument.
2. Summarize the fallacy of personal attack.
3. Summarize the fallacy of false cause.
4. Give an example of an argument that involves a straw man.
5. List the premise and the conclusion of the following argument:
The dogs are barking. Someone must be outside.
6. List the premise and the conclusion of the following argument:
People love puppies, so don’t count on there being any puppies at the animal shelter.
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,Unit 1A Test 1 (continued) Name:
7. For the following argument, briefly explain how the fallacy of hasty generalization occurs in the
argument.
Obviously it is best not to testify on your own behalf. Casey Anthony and George Zimmerman each
declined to testify, and they were both found “not guilty.”
8. For the following argument, briefly explain how the fallacy of appeal to popularity occurs in the
argument.
Most people find out what’s happening on social media or other internet sites so it is the most reliable
source for news.
9. For the following argument, identify one or more of the 10 fallacies described in this unit. Explain how
the fallacy is involved.
“Finding Bigfoot” has yet to provide evidence that bigfoots exist, so all those sightings are obviously
bogus.
10. When evaluating information from media, explain the importance to consider the source.
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, Name:
Unit 1A Test 2 Date:
1. Define fallacy.
2. Summarize the fallacy of circular reasoning.
3. Summarize the fallacy of appeal to ignorance.
4. Give an example of an argument that involves a hasty generalization.
5. List the premise and the conclusion of the following argument:
Not many people were in the theatre when I went to see the movie version of “IT”. Horror stories are not
popular around here.
6. List the premise and the conclusion of the following argument:
No one who would wear a hat like that has the judgement to be mayor!
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