31 Questions
What event is being referenced in the given passage?
The Tiananmen Square prodemocracy protest
In which country did the student stand up to the Communist military tanks?
China
What was the student's action during the prodemocracy protest?
Blocking the way of a line of military tanks
According to the passage, what may sound critical thinking lead people to do?
Make difficult or unpopular decisions
What is highlighted as the basis for making difficult decisions in the passage?
Sound critical thinking
Where did the prodemocracy protest referenced in the passage take place?
Tiananmen Square
What does the term 'philosophy' mean in Greek?
Lover of wisdom
What does the word 'critical' mean in relation to thinking?
Question and evaluate
What is the Socratic method of inquiry based on?
Dynamic approach of questioning
What is the relationship between the words 'criticize' and 'question and evaluate'?
They have similar meanings
What does it mean to be a critical thinker?
All of the above
What is the goal of engaging in constructive criticism?
To analyze for developing a better understanding
What does the word 'analyzing' mean in relation to criticism?
'To evaluate for improvement'
What is the capacity of a critical thinker?
'Penetrating insight and intelligent judgment'
What does 'thinking critically' involve?
'Careful exploration with questions'
'Thinking independently' means:
'Careful exploration with questions'
What is Chuck Close known for?
Photography and painting
Where was Chuck Close born?
Monroe, Washington
What event left Chuck Close severely paralyzed in 1988?
A catastrophic artery collapse
What is Chuck Close primarily sought after by museums and collectors for?
His massive portraits
What lesson can be learned from Chuck Close's response to adversity?
The importance of perseverance and determination
What is the nature of Chuck Close's work despite being severely paralyzed?
He continued to produce art
What is the main purpose of the book mentioned in the passage?
To understand the complexity of thinking process
How can thinking be improved according to the passage?
By becoming aware of the thinking process
What does 'thinking critically' involve based on the passage?
Exploring the thinking process to clarify understanding
What is highlighted as the basis for making difficult decisions in the passage?
Understanding the complexity of thinking process
According to the passage, what is an activity crucial for living in a meaningful way?
Successful thinking
What does it mean to 'think creatively' based on the passage?
Using the thinking process to develop unique and useful ideas
What is the extraordinary process used every waking moment according to the passage?
Thinking
How can one improve their thinking abilities according to the passage?
By participating in thinking activities and applying ideas to experiences
What does 'thinking independently' mean based on the passage?
Making sense of our world and our lives without relying solely on others' opinions
Test your critical thinking skills and decision-making in this quiz about making difficult or unpopular decisions based on sound reasoning, inspired by the real-life example of a student standing up to tanks in Tiananmen Square. Explore scenarios and reflect on what you would do in similar situations.
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