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1. Which of the following best defines virtue-based ethics?

a.)A system of ethics that determines what is good for the greatest number of people

b.)A theory of ethics that asserts that actions reveal and reinforce personal characteristics

c.)An ethical theory that maintains right and wrong are determined by self-interest

d.)A family of ethical theories that evaluates the value of actions by the actions themselves

 

2. Laura wears a lot of green because it nicely compliments her red hair. 

How might a virtue-based ethicist classify this action?

a.)Obligatory

b.)Neutral

c.)Impermissible

d.)Supererogatory

 

3. Roger dashed into his burning house to retrieve some objects of sentimental value, and the doorway collapsed behind him. Firefighters were forced to follow and pull him from the inferno. Roger's wife thanked her husband for his courage in entering the burning house, but the fire chief reprimanded him for putting firefighters in danger. He called Roger's act reckless and foolish.

According to virtue-based ethics, Roger's action is evaluated based on how it reveals character. It is difficult to determine how the action informs Roger's character. 

Therefore, the action has __________ results.

a.)ambiguous

b.)intuitive

c.)counter-intuitive

d.)virtuous

 

4. Which of the following people would be most satisfied with virtue-based ethics?

a.)Topher is looking for an ethical system that is based on what an action brings about.

b.)Tammy is looking for an ethical system that is based in the inherent good or evil of an action.

c.)Tianna is looking for an ethical framework that allows her to put her own needs first.

d.)Trent is looking for an ethical system that is about cultivating the best version of himself.

 

5. Which of the following critiques represents a challenge to virtue-based ethics?

a.)There isn't a clear list of virtues.

b.)Unintended effects have too much impact on the agent's guilt.

c.)Ignorance makes it easier to get away with bad actions.

d.)The same rules do not apply to everyone.

 

6. Which action, while seemingly good, may reveal a vice rather than a virtue?

a.)Margot gives a filthy stray dog a bath out of a sense of kindness.

b.)Ellie wants to make her parents proud, so she works hard and earns a scholarship for college.

c.)Brian really loves his mother's cooking and overeats every time she cooks for him.

d.)Despite being frightened, Sam opens the door when the doorbell rings at 2:00 am.

 

7. The ethical position that emphasizes an action as an expression of the type of person you are is __________.

a.)utilitarianism

b.)consequentialism

c.)deontology

d.)virtue-based ethics

 

8. Choose the statement that exemplifies deonotology.

a.)Donating to charity is good because we have an obligation to help the poor.

b.)Donating to charity is good because it helps those in need.

c.)Donating to charity is good because it is a positive practice consistent with most religions.

d.)Donating to charity is good because it shows a generous spirit.

 

9. Select the statement that reveals familiarity as a source of bias in ethical evaluation.

a.)I think Middle Eastern women's clothing is oppressive because it is so different from the Western clothing that I'm used to.

b.)I do not think anyone should get a tattoo because I come from a family that believes inking your skin is wrong.

c.)I always stop to visit with my 90-year-old neighbor because I was taught to respect my elders.

d.)I tell my friends no one should ever drink and drive, but I drive home after drinking a beer at a barbecue.

 

10. Which of the following statements displays the speaker's unfair bias?

a.)"I hired Walt to be the new VP of Learning because he and I belong to the same political party."

b.)"I hired Walt to be the new VP of Learning because his experience speaks for itself."

c.)"I hired Walt to be the new VP of Learning because his values match the company's vision."

d.)"I hired Walt to be the new VP of Learning because he has excellent ideas for the future of our company."

 

11. Bennet believes that every person should stick with what they start. 

Which of the following actions is inconsistent with his belief?

a.)Bennet always finishes every book he starts before starting a new one.

b.)Bennet quits piano lessons because his skill isn't improving fast enough.

c.)Bennet doesn't let his children quit sports midway through the season.

d.)Bennet mowed his elderly neighbor's lawn every week until they moved into assisted living.

 

12. "Capital punishment is morally wrong because it makes me feel uneasy."

To which theory of ethics is the person who made this statement likely appealing?

a.)Kantian deontology

b.)Egoism

c.)Virtue-based ethics

d.)Conventionalism

 

13. "Abortion is morally wrong because it demonstrates a lack of responsibility."

To which theory of ethics is the person who made this statement likely appealing?

a.)Egoism

b.)Virtue-based ethics

c.)Kantian deontology

d.)Utilitarianism

 

14. "I earned my money; the beggars on the street did not."

To which theory of ethics is the person who made this statement likely appealing?

a.)Egoism

b.)Conventionalism

c.)Kantian deontology

d.)Utilitarianism

 

15. "Eating meat is morally acceptable if a person is comfortable with it and likes the taste."

To which theory of ethics is the person who made this statement likely appealing?

a.)Conventionalism

b.)Egoism

c.)Utilitarianism

d.)Virtue-based ethics