1. A belief that is worth maintaining is a belief that

a. can withstand critical scrutiny.
b. doesn't need critical scrutiny.
c. should not be challenged.
d. cannot be doubted.

2. A critical thinker pays attention in order to identify and understand the:

a. argument.
b. main theme.
c. plan.
d. opinion.

3. Evaluating an argument involves

a. assessing the reasons given and their relationship to the conclusion.
b. dismissing the reasons given and their relationship to the conclusion.
c. assessing the reasons given, but ignoring their relationship to the conclusion.
d. assessing the conclusion, and reformulating the reasons given for the conclusion. 

4. What is the study of the methods and principles used to distinguish good reasoning from bad?

a. Logic
b. Science
c. Mathematics
d. Literary criticism