The Basics of Speech

Chapter 7: Communication in Groups

Multiple Choice Quiz

Select the letter that correctly completes the sentence or answers the question.


1.	A _______________ is NOT a characteristic of a group.
		A)	role
		B)	norm
		C)	crowd
		D)	purpose


2.	_______________ are NOT considered a group as it is defined.
		A)	Your school's football players
		B)	Volunteers for a local charity
		C)	Local parade watchers
		D)	Your school's student council representatives


3.	The standards for action within a group are the group's _______.
		A)	structures
		B)	purposes
		C)	roles
		D)	norms


4.	_______________ is the second stage in a group life cycle, when differences begin to surface and members start to assert their individual positions and goals.
		A)	Performing
		B)	Forming
		C)	Storming
		D)	Norming


5.	The third step in the five-step problem-solving process is _______________.
		A)	selecting a solution
		B)	setting criteria for a solution
		C)	analyzing the problem
		D)	developing solutions


6.	The first part of identifying a problem is to ______________.
		A)	set criteria for the topic
		B)	brainstorm the reasons for the problem
		C)	phrase the topic as a question
		D)	narrow the topic


7.	_______________ is a process of listing aloud as many ideas as possible before discussion.
		A)	Forming
		B)	Performing
		C)	Norming
		D)	Brainstorming


8.	A speaker's responsibilities include_______________.
		A)	avoiding barriers
		B)	being prepared
		C)	giving nonverbal feedback
		D)	using thought speed


9.	A group leader's responsibility does NOT include _______________.
		A)	acting as moderator
		B)	persuading others to make certain decisions
		C)	closing the discussion
		D)	beginning the discussion


10.	The purpose of a group evaluation is NOT to _______________.
		A)	define roles and norms
		B)	strengthen good points
		C)	reduce mistakes
		D)	correct weak points