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| 1 | Which of the following is an example of a speech for a special occasion? |
 | A) | a speech presenting an award to a retiring teacher |
| B) | a talk to students on how to use a new computer system |
| C) | a speech on the merits of a proposed health care plan |
| D) | a talk on a new technique to test blood sugar levels |
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| 2 | The purpose of a speech of introduction is to reveal the major points that will be made by the main speaker. |
| A) | True |
| B) | False |
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| 3 | When giving a speech of introduction, you should |
| A) | make sure your remarks about the main speaker are completely accurate. |
| B) | get the audience's attention by reciting an embarrassing story about the speaker. |
| C) | make a special effort to praise the speaker for his or her speaking skills. |
| D) | all of the above. |
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| 4 | Under normal circumstances, a speech of introduction should be no more than ____________ minutes long. |
| A) | 2 - 3 |
| B) | 5 - 8 |
| C) | 10 - 12 |
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| 5 | Because a speech of introduction focuses on the main speaker, there is little need to adapt to the audience. |
| A) | True |
| B) | False |
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| 6 | The name of the main speaker should usually be stated at the ____________ of a speech of introduction. |
| A) | beginning |
| B) | middle |
| C) | end |
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| 7 | The main purpose of a speech of presentation is to |
| A) | present facts to the audience. |
| B) | present a gift or an award. |
| C) | present persuasive arguments. |
| D) | present the featured speaker. |
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| 8 | When giving a speech of presentation, you should usually |
| A) | tell why the recipient is receiving the award. |
| B) | explain the purpose and criteria for the award. |
| C) | limit your remarks to four or five minutes. |
| D) | all of the above. |
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| 9 | An acceptance speech gives thanks for a gift, an award, or some other form of public recognition. |
| A) | True |
| B) | False |
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| 10 | The major traits of a good acceptance speech are brevity, humility, and ____________. |
| A) | evidence |
| B) | graciousness |
| C) | controversy |
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| 11 | The purpose of a(n) ____________ speech is to pay tribute to a person, a group of people, an institution, or an idea. |
| A) | keynote |
| B) | commemorative |
| C) | after-dinner |
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| 12 | Which of the following is an example of a commemorative speech? |
| A) | a eulogy at a funeral praising the life and accomplishments of the deceased |
| B) | an address at the site of the World Trade Center praising the people who lost their lives on September 11, 2001 |
| C) | a speech at a new elementary school praising the work of the woman for whom the school is named |
| D) | all of the above |
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| 13 | Of all the kinds of speeches, perhaps none depends more on the creative and subtle use of language than does the commemorative speech. |
| A) | True |
| B) | False |
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| 14 | The major purpose of an after-dinner speech is to ____________. |
| A) | inspire |
| B) | persuade |
| C) | entertain |
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| 15 | After-dinner speeches can be given at any time of day or evening. |
| A) | True |
| B) | False |
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| 16 | The supporting materials in an after-dinner speech should be chosen primarily for their |
| A) | informative appeal. |
| B) | entertainment value. |
| C) | persuasive impact. |
| D) | all of the above. |
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| 17 | Which of the following would be most appropriate as a specific purpose statement for an after-dinner speech? |
| A) | To entertain my audience by informing them how to set up a home aquarium. |
| B) | To entertain my audience by urging them to vote against the upcoming school referendum. |
| C) | To entertain my audience by describing my comical adventures while shopping for a car. |
| D) | To entertain my audience by praising this year's winner of the Nobel Prize. |