Special Occasion Quiz

· Unlimited in time

· No more than 3-4 minutes

· Less than 30 minutes

· Somewhere between 5-10 minutes

2. Which statement below is appropriate when making a wedding toast?

· Ask for the glasses to be filled

· Poke fun at the bride and groom

· Speak for an unlimited time

· Address the audience from your seat

3. What action should be avoided when delivering an introductory speech?

· Including personal tidbits about the person

· Highlighting achievements

· Reading from a biography

· Keeping the person's name a secret

4. A special occasion speech should last no longer than _____.

· 10 minutes

· 25 minutes

· 35 minutes

· 5 minutes

5. Which of the following is NOT a reason for a special occasion speech?

· To provide details about the new city parking ordinances.

· To introduce a person who is giving a keynote address.

· To present an award for employee of the month.

· As a tribute to a person who is retiring.

6. If you start your speech with the phrase, Without further ado, I would like to introduce you to ... the word 'ado' is an example of a/an _____.

· cliche

· adjective

· humorous statement

· adverb

7. What action should be avoided when delivering an introductory speech?

· Including personal tidbits about the person

· Keeping the person's name a secret

· Highlighting achievements

· Reading from a biography

8. Which of the following introductions for Dr. John Smith, MD, pioneering stem cell researcher, would likely be most acceptable to the physician at a professional conference?

· 'Audience, I would like to introduce Mr. Smith, an excellent stem cell researcher.'

· 'I am pleased to introduce Dr. John Smith, a prominent medical doctor associated with innovative stem cell research.'

· 'Good morning, this is Mr. Smith, he is a well-known doctor.'

· 'Hey everyone, this is John, he is a very good researcher.