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

Listening

True or False Quiz



1

Hearing is the act of interpreting and evaluating what is being said.
A)True
B)False
2

Fake listening fools almost all speakers into thinking that the listener is truly paying attention.
A)True
B)False
3

Listening to a lecture requires more physical energy than listening to a comedian.
A)True
B)False
4

Taking notes during a conversation at work signifies to others that you have a poor memory.
A)True
B)False
5

Giving every speaker a fair chance means overlooking poor delivery.
A)True
B)False
6

A speaker is aware of small behaviors in an audience, such as a yawn or a smile.
A)True
B)False
7

In all countries of the world, listeners exhibit the same ways of showing respect for a speaker.
A)True
B)False
8

The Golden Rule of Listening states, "Listen unto others as you would have others listen unto you."
A)True
B)False
9

You should give a speaker positive feedback, such as eye contact and a smile, throughout a speech-even if he or she says something that offends you.
A)True
B)False
10

By encouraging a speaker, listeners are usually rewarded by receiving a better speech than if they were listless.
A)True
B)False
11

Listeners should try to find value in all speeches-even poor ones.
A)True
B)False
12

An evaluation of a speech is valuable to both speaker and evaluator.
A)True
B)False
13

In all evaluations of speeches, evaluators should ignore nervousness.
A)True
B)False
14

When evaluating a speaker, couple negative comments with positive alternatives.
A)True
B)False
15

When you are on the receiving end of an evaluation, you should argue against any criticisms you disagree with.
A)True
B)False