Q1. Which of the following is a sign of a healthy public forum?
a. broad recognition of political and advertising slogans
b. increasing attention to information sources that support one's own point of view
c. increasing emphasis on civic engagement on college campuses
d. decreasing willingness to debate public issues
e. declining interest in public affairs

Q2. During her speech about alcohol use on campus, Leila formally defined every term for her audience, including 'chug ,' 'kegger,' and 'chaser.' Her audience was turned off by the belief that she was talking down to them and failing to acknowledge their prior knowledge. Leila's mistake was in showing ________ to her listeners.
a. stereotyping
b. allusions
c. condescension
d. prejudice
e. contempt

Q3. As Milos is delivering his speech, Bob shows up late for class and enters the room during the conclusion of the speech. Bob's arrival could create what kind of listening problem for the rest of the audience?
a. situational distraction
b. listener distraction
c. assimilation
d. rhetorical disturbance
e. critical interruption

Q4. Julia prepared a formal presentation to deliver to the Board of Directors of a potential client, hoping that they would hire her consulting firm to conduct management training. What type of speech is this?
a. ceremonial
b. deliberative
c. forensic
d. categorical
e. informative

Q5. Ethos is not determined by the speaker's behavior, but by the listeners' perceptions of the speaker's character.
a. true
b. false

Q6. The focus group method of audience analysis is easily adaptable to a public speaking class like this one.
a. true
b. false

Q7. Most careful listeners can focus fully on the speech while it is being delivered and map out their notes after the speech is over.
a. true
b. false

Q8. Most nations, including the United States, are multicultural.
a. true
b. false

Q9. One characteristic of the public forum is that important public decisions require objective answers
a. true
b. false

Q10. A speaker analyzing the audience's beliefs, interests and values is focusing on audience psychology.
a. true
b. false

Q11. When speaking to a diverse audience, it is best to use a variety of supporting material.
a. true
b. false

Q12. Speakers who rely too much on demographic analysis run the risk of stereotyping.
a. true
b. false

Q13. Your presentation outline should use complete sentences so that you can get the wording right in your speech.
a. true
b. false

Q14. The strength of an opinion depends upon the ethos of the person who holds it.
a. true
b. false

Q15. Mentally making out your shopping list during a speech is an example of a listener distraction.
a. true
b. false

Q16. When analyzing the four factors of the rhetorical situation, which of the following characteristics is a concern for 'the speaker'?
a. exigence
b. ethos
c. deliberation
d. extemporaneity
e. invention

Q17. Which of the following is an appropriate thesis statement?
a. Cell phones have transformed our social lives.
b. I want to talk about cell phone etiquette.
c. The power of instant communication.
d. I want you all to avoid using cell phones while driving.
e. Why do we rely so much on cell phones?

Q18. Audience judgments about a speaker's ethos are made very quickly.
a. true
b. false

Q19. What is the greatest fear of most Americans?
a. public speaking
b. heights
c. death
d. loss of ethos
e. bad grades

Q20. A voluntary audience is ________ than a captive audience.
a. more motivated
b. more heterogeneous
c. less stereotypical
d. less self-interested
e. more universal

Q21. Notetaking works best when you organize key words into a rough outline.
a. true
b. false

Q22. To combat limited attention span, speakers should make their speeches as short as possible.
a. true
b. false

Q23. Ramon plans a persuasive speech advocating international travel as a path to lifelong learning. Which demographic characteristic of his audience should he be most concerned about?
a. income
b. religion
c. sex
d. occupation
e. age

Q24. Miho begins her speech about Japan by saying, 'Do you realize that in Tokyo, over half a million people live in an area the size of the city of Huntington?' Which function of the introduction is she hoping to accomplish with these remarks?
a. getting the audience's attention
b. establishing her positive ethos
c. previewing the development of her speech
d. creating a clear message
e. stating her thesis

Q25. When Lane strained to hear the speaker over the traffic noise coming through the open window, the traffic noise was causing a listener distraction.
a. true
b. false