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Public Speaking for College and Career, 6/e
Hamilton Gregory

Introduction to Public Speaking

Multiple Choice Quiz



1

A public speaking class can be likened to the Outward Bound program (in which urban dwellers learn how to climb mountains and survive in the wilderness) because participants gain
A)experience in outlining.
B)oral fluency.
C)improved vocabulary.
D)self-confidence.
2

According to Hitachi, Ltd., of Japan, “Communication is not simply sending a message. It is creating true _________________.”
A)connectivity
B)understanding
C)empathy
D)power
3

Which one of the following is a component of the speech communication process?
A)feedback
B)reinforcement
C)self-confidence
D)ethics
4

In the speech communication process, whatever is communicated verbally and nonverbally to the listener is known as the
A)channel.
B)central idea.
C)specific purpose.
D)message.
5

Which one of the following is used to convey verbal symbols?
A)gestures
B)tones of voice
C)words
D)facial expressions
6

When a speaker uses nonverbal symbols that contradict verbal symbols, he or she is sending a ________________ message.
A)clear
B)mixed
C)controversial
D)negative
7

In the speech communication process, the pathway used to transmit a message is known as the
A)link.
B)loop.
C)transmitter.
D)channel.
8

All of the following are listed in the book as ways that speakers can get feedback EXCEPT:
A)Ask listeners to raise their hands whenever they spot a mistake.
B)Have a presentation videotaped.
C)Ask friends or colleagues for a critique of the speech.
D)Ask listeners to fill out evaluation forms after the speech.
9

The English author G. K. Chesterton said, “A yawn is a silent _______.”
A)rudeness
B)insult
C)shout
D)protest
10

When a speaker in a college classroom says, “This software permits you to save images in either a ‘lossless’ mode or a ‘visually lossless’ mode,” the listeners are confused by what is meant. This is an example of which one of the following components of the speech communication process?
A)feedback
B)channel
C)interference
D)situation
11

Which one of the following types of interference is involved if a baby cries during a speech?
A)external
B)internal
C)speaker-generated
D)situational
12

The Greek fabulist Aesop said, “A __________ will not be believed even when he [or she] speaks the truth.”
A)criminal
B)joke-teller
C)poorly dressed person
D)liar
13

Which group, according to researchers at California State University, San Marcos, is the victim of stereotyping?
A)African Americans
B)persons with disabilities
C)blondes
D)elderly persons
14

Consider this stereotype: “All Asian Americans are gifted in math and science.” Which response below gives the best interpretation of how the textbook thinks this statement should be treated?
A)It should be accepted because it is positive and harmless.
B)It should be accepted because it contains a strong element of truth.
C)It should be rejected because it exaggerates.
D)It should be rejected because all stereotypes should be rejected.
15

In a survey cited in the book, the five biggest mistakes made by speakers in the United States were listed. Which was the number one mistake?
A)Being poorly prepared.
B)Trying to cover too much in one speech.
C)Failing to tailor one’s speech to the needs and interests of the audience.
D)Being dull.