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1. Where is the Thesis Statement usually found in a speech using problem/solution order?
a. the first sentence in the body
 b. the beginning of the problem presentation step
 c. the beginning of the solution presentation step
 d. none of the above
2. What is the only organizational pattern that may be used correctly with less than three main points?
a. Problem/solution order
 b. Causal order
 c. Comparative order
 d. None of the above. All speeches must have at least three main points.
3. Assume a speech has the following Thesis Statement: "Crime has declined throughout the Midwest." Each of the following statements must appear in or under main point I in the outline. Which of the following statements would be a subpoint?
a. Illinois
 b. Florida
 c. Big cities
 d. Cicero

4. Assume a speech has the following Thesis Statement and spatial main points.

Thesis Statement: "In the Summer of 2000 gas prices rose in the Midwest."

I. Illinois gas prices rose.
II. Wisconsin gas prices rose.
III. Iowa gas prices rose.

Which of the following would make the best main point IV?

a. IV. Chicago gas prices rose.
 b. IV. Florida gas prices rose.
 c. IV. Indiana gas prices rose.
 d. all of the above would be possible spatial main points for this speech.
5. Assume you're writing a speech with the Thesis Statement, "Morton College offers Speech 101 at a variety of different times." Which of the following statements would be an appropriate topical main point?
a. Daytime classes
 b. Many people lead very busy lives.
 c. Everyone will be able to find a convenient class time.
 d. all of the above
6. Assume a speech has the following Thesis Statement: "Everyone should take an internet speech class." Which of the following main points would be an appropriate main point I illustrating the first step of problem/solution order?
a. I. You should take internet Speech 101 at Morton College.
 b. I. Many people's lives are so busy they had trouble attending a weekly evening class.
 c. I. Internet speech courses allow you to work around your schedule.
 d. all of the above
7. Assume a speech has the following Thesis Statement: "Everyone should take an internet speech class." Which of the following main points would be an appropriate main point II illustrating the second step of problem/solution order?
a. II. You should take internet Speech 101 at Morton College.
 b. II. Everyone should take an internet speech class.
 c. II. An internet speech class will allow you to work around your schedule.
 d. all of the above
8. Assume a speech has the following Thesis Statement: "Everyone should take an internet speech class." Which of the following main points would be an appropriate main point III illustrating the third step of problem/solution order?
a. III. There are many advantages to taking an internet speech class.
 b. III. An internet speech class will allow you to work around your schedule.
 c. III. An internet speech class will end child care/school conflicts.
 d. all of the above
9. Assume a speech has the following Thesis Statement: "Everyone should take an internet speech class." Which of the following main points would be an appropriate causal main point?
a. An Internet speech class will save you from dressing up to attend class.
 b. An Internet speech class will allow you to work around your schedule.
 c. An Internet speech class will allow you to work in the comfort of your own home.
 d. all of the above

10. The following is an outline section about "T" note-taking. While the information is accurate, the outline form is not correct. This outline section contains three outlining errors.

I. Revisiting your notes will put them in your long term memory.

A. Revisit your notes as soon as possible after taking them.

1. No longer than 24 hours

B. Make revisions when you revisit your notes.

1. Correct misspellings
2. Write out all abbreviations
3. If you have questions about your notes, check the textbook, ask a fellow student or ask your instructor prior to class.

C. Develop a consistent system of revisiting

1. Quiz yourself by covering one "T" column
2. and stick to a daily study schedule

D. Review all of your notes prior to each class meeting

E. Create a synthesis a week or so prior to the test.

1. Review all of your notes
2. Write the information of which you're unsure.
3. Study your synthesis

Which of the following statements correctly describe the three outlining errors?
a. "A" "1" There can never be a "1" with out a "2".
 b. "B" "3" has more than one idea
 c. "C" "2" has more than one idea. It begins with an "and".
 d. "C" "2" the "a" in "and" must be capitalized.
 e. "D" has no support points. It must have a "1" and a "2"

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