Reasoning Rigor: The Senior Scholar's Logic Quest Quiz (Hard) Worksheet β’ Free PDF Download with Answer Key
Syllogistic validity, nuanced informal fallacies, and Bayesian probability β rigorous evaluation of complex claims to sharpen academic discernment for college readiness.
Pedagogical Overview
This quiz assesses high-level analytical skills by challenging students to evaluate the validity of syllogisms, identify nuanced informal fallacies, and apply Bayesian reasoning. The pedagogical approach focuses on the rigorous evaluation of complex claims through a mix of multiple-choice and true-false items that simulate college-level logic requirements. It is an ideal tool for AP English Language or Philosophy courses to prepare students for academic discernment and argumentative writing.
Don't like this worksheet? Generate your own Arts And Other Philosophy Logic Critical Thinking worksheet in one click.
Create a custom worksheet tailored to your classroom needs in just one click.
Generate Your Own WorksheetWhat Students Will Learn
- Distinguish between formal and informal logical fallacies in complex argumentative contexts.
- Evaluate the structural validity of syllogistic arguments independently of the truth value of their premises.
- Apply Bayesian probability principles to update initial hypotheses based on new evidence.
All 10 Questions
- In the context of the 'Gambler's Fallacy,' if a fair coin has landed on heads five times in a row, what is the logically sound evaluation of the next flip?A) Tails is 'due' because of the law of averages.B) The probability remains 0.5 for heads and 0.5 for tails.C) The probability of tails has increased to roughly 75%.D) The sequence is now biased, making another heads more likely.
- An argument can be logically valid even if all of its premises are factually false.A) TrueB) False
- Assess this scenario: A politician argues that we should not listen to a scientist's report on oceanography because the scientist once failed their driving test. This is an example of a(n) ________ fallacy.A) GeneticB) Ad Hominem CircumstantialC) Ad Hominem AbusiveD) Red Herring
Show all 10 questions
- Analyze the following: 'If the treaty is signed, trade will increase. Trade has increased. Therefore, the treaty was signed.' Which formal fallacy is committed?A) Denying the AntecedentB) Affirming the ConsequentC) Non-sequiturD) Post Hoc Ergo Propter Hoc
- A researcher assumes that because a specific urban neighborhood has a high crime rate, any individual resident from that neighborhood is likely to be a criminal. This error in logic is known as the ________.A) Fallacy of CompositionB) Hasty GeneralizationC) Fallacy of DivisionD) Ecological Fallacy
- In formal logic, the law of non-contradiction states that contradictory propositions cannot both be true in the same sense at the same time.A) TrueB) False
- Evaluate the strength of this inductive argument: 'Every observed tiger in the wild has stripes. Therefore, the next tiger we see will have stripes.'A) Weak/UnsoundB) Strong/CogentC) Valid/SoundD) Deductive/Certain
- In Bayesian reasoning, if you receive new evidence that contradicts an initial hypothesis, you must update your ________ probability to reach a posterior probability.A) HypotheticalB) LikelihoodC) PriorD) Conditional
- Which of the following scenarios best demonstrates the 'Sunk Cost Fallacy'?A) Investing more money into a failing business because you have already invested a million dollars.B) Buying a stock because its price has dropped significantly and you hope it rebounds.C) Refusing to buy a new car because the old one is still reliable enough.D) Selling a profitable investment to realize gains before the market shifts.
- A Reification Fallacy occurs when an abstract concept (like 'The Government' or 'Nature') is treated as if it were a concrete, sentient entity with motives.A) TrueB) False
Try this worksheet interactively
Try it nowUse this worksheet in your classroom, it's completely free!
Try this worksheetEdit worksheetDownload as PDFDownload Answer KeySave to your library
Add this worksheet to your library to edit and customize it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, this Logic Quiz is an excellent self-contained lesson for a substitute because the detailed explanations provided for each question allow students to check their own understanding of complex reasoning independently.
Most 11th-grade students will take approximately 20 to 30 minutes to complete this Logic Quiz, as the questions require deep reading and careful evaluation of abstract scenarios.
This Logic Quiz supports differentiated instruction by providing clear rationale for every answer, allowing higher-performing students to tackle advanced concepts like Bayesian probability while others focus on foundational fallacies.
While designed for Grade 11, this Logic Quiz is appropriate for any high school senior or introductory college student looking to refine their rhetorical analysis and argumentative skills.
Teachers can use this Logic Quiz as a mid-unit check to identify which specific fallacies, such as the Sunk Cost or Ecological Fallacy, require more direct instruction before moving on to essay writing.
Related worksheets
Multiple Choice Quiz β’ Grade 3
Multiple Choice Quiz β’ Grade 2
Multiple Choice Quiz β’ Grade 3
Multiple Choice Quiz β’ Grade 5