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

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