Q1. Some information on the web comes in the form of 'fugitive materials,' so called because the accuracy of the information in these documents is suspect.
    a. true
    b. false

Q2. Jesse argued in his speech that drug use really isn't a problem among teens because hardly anyone he knows has even tried drugs. In this argument Jesse's friends are used as examples, but this reasoning by example fails which test?
    a. the examples are unrepresentative
    b. the examples are analogous
    c. the examples are hypothetical
    d. the examples are false
    e. the examples lack narrative elements

Q3. Logically dependent ideas have a ________ structure.
    a. subordinative
    b. coordinative
    c. parallel
    d. convergent
    e. multiple

Q4. When speaking to an audience of listeners who are strongly opposed to one's position, it is best to pursue the purpose of inducing a specific action.
    a. true
    b. false

Q5. When speakers aim to induce a specific action, they often do not care about the beliefs and attitudes of individual listeners, as long as the audience ends up doing what the speaker wants.
    a. true
    b. false

Q6. In a speech about local crime rates, Angela stated, 'The Chief of Police says that neighborhood watch programs are the best defense against property crimes.' What type of support is this?
    a. personal experience
    b. direct observation
    c. factual testimony
    d. opinion testimony
    e. document

Q7. Speakers should not just focus on proofs that listeners do think are solid; they should also focus on proofs that the listeners should regard as solid.
    a. true
    b. false

Q8. If you know what your thesis statement is, analysis of the thesis should precede gathering supporting materials.
    a. true
    b. false

Q9. When the speaker's purpose is simply to affect the listeners' attitudes, the purpose is providing new perspective.
    a. true
    b. false

Q10. Which of the following terms describes a computer program which locates web sites that are likely to have information you are interested in?
    a. search engine
    b. browser
    c. URL
    d. homepage
    e. hyperlink

Q11. On The People's Court, Wynonna argued that her ex-boyfriend owed her $500 from a loan she made to him just before they broke up. He protested that the money was a gift, but Wynonna produced a note he had signed promising to pay the money back. The judge ruled in Wynonna's favor, citing the note as a key piece of evidence. What kind of supporting material is this note?
    a. common knowledge
    b. example
    c. case study
    d. testimony
    e. document

Q12. Electronic searches are usually the most efficient way to find specialized information.
    a. true
    b. false

Q13. When gathering information in an interview, it is important to have a specific set of questions and to stick closely to them so as not to waste the interviewee's time.
    a. true
    b. false

Q14. The claim in a rhetorical proof can be a thesis statement, a main idea, or a subpoint.
    a. true
    b. false

Q15. When the speaker claims that one thing causes another, but in fact both are caused by some prior event, the speaker is committing a common cause fallacy.
    a. true
    b. false

Q16. Rhetorical proof establishes the truth of a speaker's claims by appealing to listeners' beliefs.
    a. true
    b. false

Q17. Eyewitnesses testifying in court are usually providing expert testimony.
    a. true
    b. false

Q18. When a speaker uses more than ten examples in a speech, that counts as an aggregate example.
    a. true
    b. false

Q19. Discreteness refers to which of the following qualities?
    a. Each main point is examined in great detail.
    b. All subpoints are made clear to the listener.
    c. Every main point is connected to all other main ideas.
    d. Each main point is separate from the others.
    e. Each main point is stated clearly and unambiguously.

Q20. A post hoc fallacy is a fallacy that the speaker discovers after the speech has been delivered.
    a. true
    b. false

Q21. Shaleen wanted to show that subtle racism exists on her campus so she interviewed a number of students about incidents of discrimination they had experienced. She shared their remarks with her classmates during her speech. Shaleen was using ________ in support of her claim.
    a. analogies
    b. signs
    c. lay testimony
    d. expert testimony
    e. narratives

Q22. Which of the following is an example of reasoning by sign?
    a. Gathering clouds and increased winds indicate that a storm is approaching.
    b. A Surgeon General's warning indicates that smoking is harmful to your health.
    c. Three straight playoff losses indicate that a team is unsuccessful in the post season.
    d. Inspiring stories of Michael Jordan, Bill Clinton, and Ross Perot indicate that even a person with a modest upbringing can be successful in America.
    e. Scientific tests indicate that drinking while pregnant causes fetal alcohol syndrome.

Q23. The Internet includes information that is biased, out of date, and inaccurate.
    a. true
    b. false

Q24. Direct observation is better than personal experience because it is more recent.
    a. true
    b. false

Q25. Ray gave a speech about hurricane victims in the Gulf Coast. To get his audience to identify with them, he said, 'Think for a moment about what it would be like to be driven from your home, with only the belongings you could carry, knowing that everything else you own would probably be wiped out.' What type of support is this?
    a. personal experience
    b. hypothetical example
    c. common knowledge
    d. direct observation
    e. testimony

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