Exam 1

"When will the world have peace?" A)"The world will have peace in five years." B)"It never will" C)"The world doesn't deserve peace." D)"The world is already at peace."

C

"Camping on that peak is not advisable. It is exposed to very severe weather conditions, and that is something you wouldn't want to have to deal with, no?" A)"You should not camp on that peak." B)"You don't want to camp in severe weather conditions." C)"You shouldn't camp out." D)"Camping on the peak would expose you to severe weather conditions."

A

"Order pizza? No way. Don't you know I hate pizza? And when have you seen me order what I dislike?" A) "I won't order pizza." B)"I don't order what I hate." C)"I hate pizza." D)"Pizza is unhealthy."

A

Which of you likes pizza? A)Presupposes some of us like pizza. B)Presupposes that pizza is good for you. C)Presupposes some of us know what pizza is. D)Presupposes some of us can eat pizza.

A

Why do most Americans like Canada?" A) "The more interesting question is whether most Canadians like the USA?" This answer is correct. B)"We are here to mourn our mother's death." C)"I have no clue." D)"In fact, most Americans hate China."

A

Why don't dogs swim?" A) "Why should they?" B)"Who can say?" C)"Dogs can swim." D)"They have legs that are too rigid to paddle."

A

"Should Fred take math?" A)Presupposes that Fred wants to take a class. B)Presupposes Fred can enroll in a math class. C)Presupposes nothing. D)No presuppositions.

B

"Since there is broken glass on this trail, you will need boots with thick soles. Unless you have thick soles, the glass will penetrate, and you sure don't want that to happen." A)"Without thick soles, glass can penetrate." B) "You will need boots with thick soles." This answer is correct. C)"There is broken glass on this trail." D)"You don't want glass to penetrate the soles of your shoes."

B

"When and how will the world end?" A)"The world will never end." B)"The world is worthless." C)"I haven't a clue." D)"Tomorrow, by 5 pm?"

B

"When do I get to see the money?" A)Presupposes that there is money. B) The question presupposes both that there is money and that I can see it. C)Presupposes that I can see. D)Presupposes nothing.

B

How can I cure my Mom's Alzheimer's disease?" A)"How would I know? B) "Alzheimer's disease in this country is now at crisis levels." C)"There is no cure for Alzheimer's disease." D)"You mom is dead."

B

"In an experiment looking at identical twin children raised in separate homes, the rates of schizophrenia were essentially the same, which shows that the disease is genetic rather than environmentally cause ~After all, identical twins share the same genetic structure, and if they are raised in different environments, the environments can't be the basic cause of the disease." A)"Twins raised apart have essentially the same rate of schizophrenia." B)"Identical twins have the same genetic structure." C) "Schizophrenia is a genetically-caused disease." D)"If twins are raised in different environments, the environment can't be the basic cause of the disease."

C

"Purple hair is weird, and nobody likes weird people. So you ought to stop dying your hair purple, because I know you want to be liked." A)"Purple hair is weird." B)"You ought to stop dying your hair, because you want to be liked." C)"You ought to stop dying your hair purple." D)"Nobody likes weird people."

C

"What type of food shall we have tonight, and at what restaurant shall we eat? A)"We should have Lebanese, and we should go to The Olive Tree." B)"We should not eat tonight." C) "Why do you always worry about food?" D)"We should have Italian food, but I don't know where we should go."

C

"Where does this road end?" A)Presupposes that all roads have end-points. B)Presupposes I am familiar with this road. C)Presupposes there is a road and it a road and it has an end. D) Presupposes nothing.

C

"Which type of dog should we buy, and how much should we pay for it?" A)"A Swedish Viking Hound, but I don't know what they cost." B)"A German Shepherd and we should pay about $500." C) "You're nuts about mutts." This answer is correct. D)"Dogs no longer exist."

C

Restricting gun ownership violates the right of self-defense. So government shouldn't control guns. Government should never violate basic rights." A)"Gun control would violate the right of self-defense." B)"We should rebel if the government controls guns." C) "Government shouldn't control guns. " D)"Government should never violate rights."

C

"How can I replace a flat tire?" A)Presupposes that there is a spare tire. B) Presupposes that this is an appropriate or reasonable question in the context. C)Presupposes that there is a flat tire. D)Presupposes that tires can go flat.

D

"Since we all agree to have pizza for dinner, where shall we go? A)"The Ritzi Pizza." B)"There are no pizza restaurants here. " C)"I don't know about restaurants in this town." D) "I am watching my weight."

D

"When will Sam get a job?" A) "He will get a job next week." B)"Beats me, dude." C)"Sam is dead." D)"You should get a job, too."

D

"Where and when did Lorraine learn to dance so well?"' A)"We are supposed to be praying together." B)"She learned at the dance academy during her teen years." C)"I really couldn't say—I don't know her." D) "I couldn't care less."

D