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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
1. A prudential argument for vegetarianism would be that it is a healthier diet for humans.
a. True
b. False
2. By calling something a moral agent, we mean that it is a being that has rights.
a. True
b. False
3. The idea of “equal consideration” refers to an equal consideration of moral rights.
a. True
b. False
4. From a utilitarian perspective, animals have rights so long as they may suffer.
a. True
b. False
5. Descartes thought animal consciousness was equivalent to human consciousness.
a. True
b. False
6. According to your text, the “animal welfare” approach may serve as an intermediate approach, between animal rights
perspectives and more anthropocentric perspectives.
a. True
b. False
7. Animals are moral patients if what we do to them matters morally.
a. True
b. False
8. If animals have value only in so far as they are useful for humans, then they have only instrumental, not intrinsic, value.
a. True
b. False
9. We have duties toward animals only if they have rights.
a. True
b. False
10. All vegetarians are vegans.
a. True
b. False
11. A so-called “right” refers to a strong and legitimate moral claim.
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a. True
b. False
Indicate the answer choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
12. Sentience refers to an animal’s ability to
a. Reason.
b. Be aware of existence.
c. Suffer.
d. Communicate.
13. Arguments that animals have rights usually appeal to
a. Utilitarianism.
b. Categorical imperative.
c. Relativism.
d. Natural law.
14. Justifications for animal experimentation typically appeal to __________ reasoning?
a. Utilitarian
b. Categorical imperative
c. Relative
d. Natural law
15. Globally, how many animal species are considered to be endangered?
a. Almost 500
b. Almost 20,000
c. Almost 5000
d. Almost 15,000
16. Singer begins his argument by comparing animal rights to
a. Human rights.
b. Children’s rights.
c. Women’s rights.
d. Natural rights.
17. From the anthropocentric perspective the idea that we should curtail human activities to preserve a nonhuman species
is generally anchored in which of our ethical theories?
a. Utilitarianism
b. Categorical imperative
c. Relativism
d. Natural law
18. About how many animals are used for experiments each year in the US?
a. 1.5 million
b. 25 million
c. 30 million
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d. 70 million
Indicate one or more answer choices that best complete the statement or answer the question.
19. Which of the following moral perspectives best represents Singer’s approach to animal ethics?
a. Natural law
b. Kantianism
c. Care ethics
d. Utilitarianism
20. Which of the following is true of vivisection, as it is practiced today?
a. A conscious being is dissected.
b. An animal is involuntarily euthanized.
c. A person is involuntarily euthanized.
d. A vegetable is involuntarily dissected.
21. In light of the discussion in your text, which of the following gives the best reason to believe that animals have
intrinsic value?
a. Animals are interested in their own survival.
b. We love our pets.
c. Humane farming produces a better product.
d. Hedgehogs are so cute!
22. What would convince you to be a vegan? In your argument, incorporate the difference between veganism and
vegetarianism. Be sure to refer to specific moral criteria (e.g., consequentialist theories, non-consequentialist theories,
care ethics, etc.).
23. Present arguments for “fair chase” from each of the following perspectives: consequentialism, virtue ethics,
deontological ethics.
24. Peter Singer compares “speciesism” with racism. Explain Singer’s point. Using the concepts you’ve learned (from this
and earlier chapters of your text) evaluate Singer’s argument.
25. What is the difference between animal welfare concerns and animal rights concerns? (Be sure to incorporate a
discussion of moral agency and moral patience into your answer.)
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Answer Key
1. True
2. False
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