Question 1

The Second Amendment to the Constitution guarantees free speech.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

______ speech or speech acts are legally protected.

Accepted Answer

A) Ethical 
B) Critical 
C) Free 
D) Slanderous

Question 3

What is the relationship between ethics and credibility?

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Question 4

Ethical public speaking is inherently audience-centered.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

After the terrorist attacks of September 11,the United States government passed the ______ which broadened the investigative powers of government agencies and restricted free speech.

Accepted Answer

A) Sedition Act 
B) Patriot Act 
C) Government in the Sunshine Act 
D) 25th Amendment

Question 6

The U.S.Constitution states,"Congress shall make no law...abridging the freedom of speech." This is part of the _____ Amendment.

Accepted Answer

A) First 
B) Fourth 
C) Fifth 
D) Tenth

Question 7

Using a hypothetical illustration is considered unethical because it is false information.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

In a persuasive speech,you tell a hypothetical story in your introduction and represent it as actually happening to you.Is this appropriate?

Accepted Answer

A) Yes,because it will have strong emotional appeal which will sway your audience. 
B) Yes,because the overall goal of your speech is clear and responsible. 
C) No,because only Remember the Facts stories should be used as introductory devices. 
D) No,because you are violating an ethical principle which requires that speakers be honest.

Question 9

In regard to those times when you are not sure if the information you are using is common knowledge,your text suggests that you should

Accepted Answer

A) document the source. 
B) omit the source. 
C) use different information. 
D) contact the author for approval.

Question 10

If your speech goal is to ______,it is probably ethical.

Accepted Answer

A) inform or persuade 
B) coerce or persuade 
C) convince or manipulate 
D) sell or advertise

Question 11

______ is a speaker's believability.

Accepted Answer

A) Charisma 
B) Empowerment 
C) Credibility 
D) Conscience

Question 12

What are the guidelines for being an ethical speaker?

Accepted Answer

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Question 13

According to the text,______ percent of college students admit to having cheated at least once.

Accepted Answer

A) 75 to 98 
B) 55 to 68 
C) 25 to 38 
D) 15 to 20

Question 14

In a speech on breast cancer, Keisha decides to use the latest information from the National Breast Cancer Foundation website, www.nationalbreastcancer.org. What is the proper way to orally cite this source in her speech?

Accepted Answer

A) "According to www.nationalbreastcancer.org..." 
B) "According to National Breast Cancer Foundation researchers,in their October 2004 article titled,'NBCF Supports M.D.Anderson Cancer Center's Breakthrough Cancer Research',found at www.nationalbreastcancer.org..." 
C) "The National Breast Cancer Foundation in 2004 stated..." 
D) These sources should only be cited in the bibliography,not during the speech.

Question 15

The student who refuses to cheat on a test,the employee who will not call in sick to gain an extra day of vacation,and the property owner who does not claim more storm damage than she actually suffered have all made choices based on ethics.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

In 1964,the Supreme Court ruled that before a public official can recover damages for slander,he or she must prove that

Accepted Answer

A) the speech presented "a clear and present danger." 
B) the slanderous statement was made with "actual malice." 
C) the speaker's intention was minority discrimination. 
D) his or her actions did not in some way inspire the slander.

Question 17

While it is a freedom,free speech is not protected by law.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Give an example of a historical event that impacted free speech in the twentieth century.

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Question 19

During World War I,the U.S.Supreme Court ruled that it was lawful to restrict speech that

Accepted Answer

A) was slanderous or false. 
B) criticized the federal government. 
C) abridged the right to a fair and speedy trial. 
D) presented "a clear and present danger" to the nation.

Question 20

While researching,Gabe found a tragic story about a young girl who died from a drunk -driving accident.In presenting his speech,Gabe told the story as if this girl was his sister.The speech was quite moving and afterward everyone told Gabe how sorry they were for his family.At this time,he told them it wasn't really his sister but thought that telling it that way was more effective for this speech.Why is this unethical?

Accepted Answer

A) Gabe violated an ethical principle that requires speakers to avoid plagiarism. 
B) Gabe violated an ethical principle that requires speakers to be tolerant of differences. 
C) Gabe violated an ethical principle that requires speakers to be honest. 
D) Gabe violated an ethical principle that requires speakers to do their own work.

Exam 3: Speaking Freely and Ethically

The Second Amendment to the Constitution guarantees free speech.

______ speech or speech acts are legally protected.

What is the relationship between ethics and credibility?

Ethical public speaking is inherently audience-centered.

After the terrorist attacks of September 11,the United States government passed the ______ which broadened the investigative powers of government agencies and restricted free speech.

The U.S.Constitution states,"Congress shall make no law...abridging the freedom of speech." This is part of the _____ Amendment.

Using a hypothetical illustration is considered unethical because it is false information.

In a persuasive speech,you tell a hypothetical story in your introduction and represent it as actually happening to you.Is this appropriate?

In regard to those times when you are not sure if the information you are using is common knowledge,your text suggests that you should

If your speech goal is to ______,it is probably ethical.

______ is a speaker's believability.

What are the guidelines for being an ethical speaker?

According to the text,______ percent of college students admit to having cheated at least once.

In a speech on breast cancer, Keisha decides to use the latest information from the National Breast Cancer Foundation website, www.nationalbreastcancer.org. What is the proper way to orally cite this source in her speech?

The student who refuses to cheat on a test,the employee who will not call in sick to gain an extra day of vacation,and the property owner who does not claim more storm damage than she actually suffered have all made choices based on ethics.

In 1964,the Supreme Court ruled that before a public official can recover damages for slander,he or she must prove that

While it is a freedom,free speech is not protected by law.

Give an example of a historical event that impacted free speech in the twentieth century.

During World War I,the U.S.Supreme Court ruled that it was lawful to restrict speech that