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Unit Test

Unit 1: What Big Questions Is

This unit test checks your understanding of what BQ is, how a round is structured, and how to read a resolution before building a case.

Pass at 80%. MCQs count 70%, open response counts 30%.

Quick Check

  1. 1. How long does a single BQ resolution typically last?

  2. 2. What speech in BQ should contain no new arguments?

  3. 3. True or False?

    "BQ is a two-person team event like Policy Debate."

  4. 4. What kind of judge should a BQ debater typically expect?

  5. 5. A resolution asking whether AI 'can' be conscious is primarily about:

  6. 6. Reasoning from logical necessity without needing an experiment is called:

  7. 7. True or False?

    "Blending philosophy and science in a BQ case is inappropriate and should be avoided."

Answer all 7 to check.

Open response

Write a short paragraph explaining this season's (or a sample) BQ resolution: define its key terms, state its scope, and note whether it invites more a priori or empirical argument.