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Fallacy Quiz
Fallacy Quiz
Ad hominem?the author attacks the opponent personally (the person?s character, actions,
etc.) rather than addressing the person?s actual views.
Either-or?in this trap, the author puts everything into one of two mutually exclusive
categories, leaving the impression that there is nothing else and nothing in-between the two
positions.
Bandwagon?the author says that and because everyone is doing something, it must be a
good thing or the right thing.
Your Results:
The correct answer for each question is indicated by a .
A)hasty generalization
B)false cause
C)false analogy
D)ad hominem
"We shouldn't even bother to interview that job applicant. He has a beard."
2 CORRECT
A)hasty generalization
B)false cause
C)false analogy
D)ad hominem
"Pain-Away worked for me, so it's sure to work for you, too."
3 INCORRECT
A)either-or
B)bandwagon
C)hasty generalization
D)false cause
Feedback: Because it works for one person doesn't mean it will work
for everyone.
"In the future, everyone will wear Design Plus sunglasses. Why wait until
4 CORRECT
then?"
A)false analogy
B)ad hominem
C)either-or
D)bandwagon
Many people who eats meat are overweight. Eating meat causes obesity."
5 CORRECT
A)hasty generalization
B)false cause
C)false analogy
D)ad hominem
Feedback: There are many people who do not eat meat who are
overweight.
"We shouldn't approve her loan because she once had a drinking problem."
6 CORRECT
A)hasty generalization
B)false cause
C)false analogy
D)ad hominem
"Becoming a member of the Wildlife Foundation is the best way to show you
7 INCORRECT
care about the environment."
A)hasty generalization
B)false cause
C)false analogy
D)ad hominem
"Don't worry about eating fast food. After all, millions of Americans eat it
8 CORRECT
every day."
A)false analogy
B)ad hominem
C)either-or
D)bandwagon
A)false analogy
B)ad hominem
C)either-or
D)bandwagon
B)ad hominem
C)either-or
D)bandwagon