Critical Thinking Questions: Hearts And Hands

Type I

Select the option that shows the correct relationship between statements (1) and (2):

Q1: Statement 1: Mr. Easton is handcuffed to a rough-looking, glum-faced man on the train.
Statement 2: Miss Fairchild perceives Easton as a polished, respectable individual.
(a) 1 is the cause for 2
(b) 1 is an example of 2
(c) 1 is independent of 2
(d) 1 is a contradiction of 2

Q2: Statement 1: The marshal pretends to be the prisoner.
Statement 2: Easton maintains his dignity in front of Miss Fairchild.
(a) 1 is the cause for 2
(b) 1 is an example of 2
(c) 1 is independent of 2
(d) 1 is a contradiction of 2

Q3: Statement 1: Miss Fairchild notices the handcuffs and wonders about their purpose.
Statement 2: Two passengers observe that a marshal would not handcuff himself by the left hand.
(a) 1 is the cause for 2
(b) 1 is an example of 2
(c) 1 is independent of 2
(d) 1 is a contradiction of 2

Q4: Statement 1: Easton plays along, claiming he is the marshal.
Statement 2: The real marshal insists they move quickly to Leavenworth.
(a) 1 is the cause for 2
(b) 1 is an example of 2
(c) 1 is independent of 2
(d) 1 is a contradiction of 2

Q5: Statement 1: The story ends with the reader understanding the true identities of Easton and the marshal.
Statement 2: Miss Fairchild remains unaware of the deception.
(a) 1 is the cause for 2
(b) 1 is an example of 2
(c) 1 is independent of 2
(d) 1 is a contradiction of 2