English 104 - Argumentation and Critical Thinking » Winter 2023 » Quiz on Ch. 7 Structuring Arguments

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Question #1
Studies show that most convicts released from jail tend to repeat the same crime for which they were locked up in the first place. After serving only 2 years of his sentence for molesting a child, John was released from jail. Therefore, there is a great chance he might repeat the same crime.
A.   Deduction
B.   Induction
Question #2
After getting into a big fight with her boyfriend Sam, Martha was murdered. Records show that Sam bought a one way red eye ticket to another country the morning after her murder. The police found Martha’s body in her boyfriend’s abandoned truck and forensics found traces of his skin under her nails. The police then arrested Sam for the murder of Martha.
A.   Deduction
B.   Induction
Question #3
In the short story, The Adventure of Silver Blaze, Sherlock Holmes solves a mystery about the disappearance of Silver Blaze, a champion race horse. He knows that the night Silver Blaze disappeared from the stables, the dogs did not bark; however, he also knows that the dogs always bark at strangers. Therefore, the person who took Silver Blaze from the stables was not a stranger.
A.   Deduction
B.   Induction
Question #4
On the show, Once Upon a Time, every time there is a full moon, strange and loud howls are heard throughout the village, and at least 3 people go missing. No matter how well they try to hide, the howling creature seems to know all the secret hideaways of the citizens of the village. Next full moon, more citizens will most likely go missing.
A.   Deduction
B.   Induction
Question #5
Studies show that even though the majority of modern couples marry with the intention of equally splitting the work load between husband and wife, both parties of the marriage often habitually fall into the traditional marriage roles: husband as the provider, wife as the housewife. Angela and Tom plan on marrying and equally sharing the paid and unpaid workload, but most likely, Tom will end up doing more of the paid work, while Angela takes care of the kids and the house chores.
A.   Induction
B.   Deduction

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