Power in Words Quiz

This multiple-choice quiz assesses students’ understanding of Josef Pieper’s arguments about the ethical use of language. Each question challenges learners to recall, interpret, and apply key ideas from Abuse of Language, Abuse of Power. The quiz reinforces comprehension of propaganda, euphemisms, and mutual responsibility between speaker and listener. Through critical thinking and evidence-based choices, students demonstrate mastery of conceptual and ethical principles in communication. It serves as both a formative assessment and review tool for teachers.

Curriculum Matched Skills

English Language Arts – Reading Comprehension and Recall

English Language Arts – Analyzing Author’s Claims and Ideas

English Language Arts – Ethical and Critical Thinking

Social Studies – Evaluation of Persuasive Communication

This worksheet is part of our Abuse of Language, Abuse of Power collection.