Millicent and Jerry - Case Study Test 2 - Sem 1 12-13 (Answer Key)

Department of Liberal Studies
University of Technology, Jamaica

Academic Writing II Semester 1 2012-2013
Critical Thinking Case Study Assignment 1B - 20% Time: 1hr. 30mins.
****Important: This test was numbered incorrectly. There is no question 5 and the first
section is short by one mark. It therefore only adds up to 19marks. Therefore please give 3
marks to question 12 as seen below.
QUESTIONS – 16 marks
1. State TWO features of the critical thinker which are stated or suggested by Jerry in his
interaction with Milicent. [ ½ mark for each answer]
Accept any two of the following:
(i) Doesn’t merely accept what is said but clearly articulates questions
(ii) Attempts to gather all available evidence in a situation
(iii)Applies the critical thinking process and problem solving approach to situations
(iv) Efficiently and logically communicates in attempting to solve a problem
2. What is the main issue that is apparent in the conversation between Milicent and Jerry in the
passage? [1 Mark]
The main issue is that Jerry is trying to ascertain whether or not Milicent cheated with Chester
3. Identify ONE assumption that is implied by Jerry’s statement towards the end of section 6 of
the passage?
[1 Mark]
Jerry implied that her friend is deliberately trying to break them up because she wants to have a
relationship with him
4. Reread sections 2, 4 and 7; name the type of argument given from Jerry’s perspective as to
why he believes that Milicent is cheating and construct the argument below. [2 Marks]
Type of Argument: Inductive
Accept any two of the following premises in support of the conclusion given:
(i) Three different people have seen Milicent with Chester
(ii) Milicent was seen in Chester’s car two weeks ago after work
(iii)Milicent was seen with Chester on the same day she went home 5 hours late
(iv) Rev. Bennett saw Milicent take Chester to the house while Jerry was away
Therefore: Milicent is cheating on Jerry
6. What type of reasoning does Milicent use towards the end of section 5 of the passage?
[1 Mark]
Argument by Analogy
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7. Should Reverend Bennett be trusted as a source of information? Why or why not? [1 Mark]
Yes he should be. He is a reverend so we expect him to be an ethical man who wouldn’t lie. He
also is not presented as having any motive to want to tell lies about Milicent.
8. Identify by name the speaker who uses logos appeal in the passage and list TWO pieces of
evidence of the use of this appeal. [1 Mark for correct speaker, ½ mark for each evidence]
Both Milicent and Jerry use Logos Appeal
Milicent:
(i) I was in my manager’s office working on a proposal
(ii) I left my phone in my office and was caught up
(iii)The only time I have been in Chester’s car is when all of us from the office go to lunch
Jerry:
(i) you can’t give me a straight answer and expect me to accept everything you say
(ii) Is it a coincidence that you came home 5 hours late
9. Identify by name the speaker who uses ethos appeal in the passage and list TWO pieces of
evidence of the use of this appeal. [1 Mark for correct speaker, ½ mark for each evidence]
Jerry:
(i) Reference to Rev. Bennett who is a credible source
(ii) Uses logical reasons and evidence from several sources to support his claim
10. List TWO facts given in the passage by Jerry. [1/2 mark for each fact]
(i) Milicent got home 5 hours late from work
(ii) Jerry could not reach her on her cell phone
(iii)Her office phone rang without an answer
(iv) 3 persons told him Milicent was cheating
11. List TWO opinions given in the passage by Milicent. [1/2 mark for each fact]
(i) People are jealous and envious of her because she is progressive and not having many
children
(ii) Jerry believes everything other people tell him over believing her
(iii)Rev. Bennett is carrying on with Sister Patsy
12. Construct a deductive argument supporting the position that Milicent is cheating on Jerry
with Chester. [3 Marks should be given only if the argument is logical and each premise
supports the conclusion as was given]
Major premise: Women who are accused of having affairs b multiple persons who have seen
them together are usually guilty
Minor premise: Three different persons saw Milicent with Chester
Conclusion: Milicent is cheating on Jerry with Chester
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SECTION B – 4 marks
Examine the image below and in no more than 100 words write a response in which you:
(a) Clearly construct the argument being presented in the image
(b) Comment on the effectiveness of the image in making the argument you constructed in (a)
(a) Men who perpetrate violence or are abusers of their spouses also intimidate them
into keeping quiet about the abuse.
(b) The image is effective in that the male hand over the woman’s bruised face
identifies the issue of abuse. The black background and clothing also help to create
the idea that the issue is a sad/somber one.
However, more could have been done to bring out the issue of domestic violence.
The woman’s injuries could have been more pronounced and more contrast should
have been made between the colour of the woman’s sweater and the hair on the
man’s hand. This would have ensured that there is no confusion that the hand is
that of a man.
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