Power in Words Quiz

This multiple-choice quiz is designed for students in Grades 8, 9, and 10 to assess comprehension, interpretation, and application of Josef Pieper’s ideas in Abuse of Language, Abuse of Power. Learners answer questions that examine propaganda, euphemisms, manipulation, and the shared ethical responsibility of speakers and listeners, demonstrating understanding of how language shapes truth, power, and moral life.

Learning Goals

• Reading Comprehension & Recall (Grades 8-10)
  Students accurately recall and recognize key ideas and arguments from Pieper’s text.
• Analyzing Author’s Claims
  Learners interpret Pieper’s warnings about language misuse and ethical responsibility.
• Ethical & Critical Thinking
  Questions require judgment about how language can clarify truth or distort it.
• Application of Concepts
  Students apply ideas about propaganda and euphemism to broader communication contexts.

Instructional Benefits

• Teacher-Created Assessment Tool
  Designed by educators to align with secondary ELA, philosophy, and social studies standards.
• Efficient Formative Assessment
  Multiple-choice format allows quick evaluation of student understanding.
• Concept-Focused Questions
  Goes beyond memorization to test interpretation and ethical reasoning.
• Review & Reinforcement Ready
  Works well as a quiz, review activity, or preparation for discussion and writing.
• Printable & No-Prep
  Easy to implement in classroom or homeschool settings.

This Power in Words Quiz helps teachers gauge students’ mastery of Josef Pieper’s arguments about ethical communication. By assessing understanding of propaganda, euphemisms, and moral responsibility, the quiz reinforces critical literacy and thoughtful engagement with persuasive language. Whether used as a formative check or review tool, this printable assessment supports meaningful evaluation of students’ understanding of language, power, and ethics.

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