Chapter § Gender 5L9 Test Questions 1. Why does the student visit the professor? a) He wants the professor to give him feedback on how he did in last Tuesday's class debate. 'b) He wants the professor to review his argumentative essay on working mothers. ©) He wants the professor to suggest some valid arguments for the debate on working mothers, 4) He wants the professor's input on his arguments for an upcoming class debate. 3. Which of the following suggestions does the CD 3, Track 19 2. Listen again to part of the lecture. Why does the professor say this? ) She believes comparative studies are often not given the proper emphasis in ‘composing debate arguments. bb) She believes that children who go to day-care facilities are more likely to experience mental health issues. €) She is giving an example of a type of statistics that would support one of the student's arguments. 4) She thinks a child’s mental health is a ‘major concer for mothers regardless of whether they go to day-care or are raised at home, professor make? For each suggestion, place a checkmark in the Yes or No column, This question is worth two points (6/6 = 2, 5/6 = 1, 416 = 0). Suggestions 1. Yes | 2.No a) Come back in two weeks b) Come up with addit nal arguments to support his position ¢) Come up with better arguments d) Get research to back up his arguments e) Predict arguments the opposition will mak; ) Think of ways to discredit the opposing team’s main points 4, Match each of the following arguments with its position. Place a checkmark in the correct (44 =2, 3/4 = 1, 2/4= 0). [Arguments the team that will likely use them to support box. This question is worth two points 1. Student's Side | 2. Other Side 3) A woman has freedom of choice. |b) Day care is inferior to a mother's care. ¢) A child needs a good foundation in life. d) Quality time with a child is more im- portant than the quantity of time with a child. 5. What will the student probably do next? a) Brainstorm three more arguments forthe other side and find research to counter these arguments b) Call other team members to get some assistance 306 ©) Research arguments for his side and against the other side 4d) Research the four valid arguments approved by the professor Score: /7