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All we ask is that you answer each question as honestly as possible so that you can learn more about yourself. You will be given 20 minutes to complete the survey. Please take your time and answer all the questions. If you need any clarification, please raise your hand and wait for us to acknowledge and approach you. Please begin by giving us some background information about yourself by putting an X in the appropriate boxes. Age School: Grade / Year Level: Favorite Subject(s): Name at least one, at most three. 17 Xavier School H4G English

Below are cases involving the contrasting views of two fictional characters: Jose and Pablo. Read the cases and the questions following them. For every item, choose the response that best expresses your response to the question by putting an X in the appropriate box. Please note that there is no right or wrong answer.

1. Jose believes that one mathematicians proof of the math formula is right. Pablo believes that another mathematicians proof of the math formula is right.

Can only one of their views be right, or could both have some rightness? (A) ONLY ONE OF THE VIEWS IS RIGHT (B) BOTH VIEWS CAN BE RIGHT TO SOME DEGREE If your answer is (B): Can one view be better or more right than the other? (A) YES, one view CAN be more right than the other. (B) NO, one view CANNOT be more right than the other.

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2. Jose believes that the universe was created by a supernatural being or power. Pablo believes that the universe was created out of a purely natural process.

Can only one of their views be right, or could both have some rightness? (A) ONLY ONE OF THE VIEWS IS RIGHT (B) BOTH VIEWS CAN BE RIGHT TO SOME DEGREE If your answer is (B): Can one view be better or more right than the other? (A) YES, one view CAN be more right than the other. (B) NO, one view CANNOT be more right than the other.

3. Jose thinks the first Can only one of their views be right, or could both have some rightness? piece of music they listened to is better. (A) ONLY ONE OF THE VIEWS IS RIGHT (B) BOTH VIEWS CAN BE RIGHT TO SOME DEGREE Pablo thinks the second piece of If your answer is (B): Can one view be better or more right than the other? music they listened to is better. (A) YES, one view CAN be more right than the other. (B) NO, one view CANNOT be more right than the other.

4. Jose has one view of why criminals keep going back to crime. Pablo has a different view of why criminals keep going back to crime.

Can only one of their views be right, or could both have some rightness? (A) ONLY ONE OF THE VIEWS IS RIGHT (B) BOTH VIEWS CAN BE RIGHT TO SOME DEGREE If your answer is (B): Can one view be better or more right than the other? (A) YES, one view CAN be more right than the other. (B) NO, one view CANNOT be more right than the other.

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5. Jose accepts one Can only one of their views be right, or could both have some rightness? books explanation of how the brain works. (A) ONLY ONE OF THE VIEWS IS RIGHT (B) BOTH VIEWS CAN BE RIGHT TO SOME DEGREE Pablo believes another books If your answer is (B): Can one view be better or more right than the other? explanation of how the brain works. (A) YES, one view CAN be more right than the other. (B) NO, one view CANNOT be more right than the other.

6. Jose thinks lying is wrong. Pablo thinks lying is permissible in certain situations.

Can only one of their views be right, or could both have some rightness? (A) ONLY ONE OF THE VIEWS IS RIGHT (B) BOTH VIEWS CAN BE RIGHT TO SOME DEGREE If your answer is (B): Can one view be better or more right than the other? (A) YES, one view CAN be more right than the other. (B) NO, one view CANNOT be more right than the other.

7. Jose thinks the first Can only one of their views be right, or could both have some rightness? book they both read is better. (A) ONLY ONE OF THE VIEWS IS RIGHT (B) BOTH VIEWS CAN BE RIGHT TO SOME DEGREE Pablo thinks the second book they If your answer is (B): Can one view be better or more right than the other? both read is better. (A) YES, one view CAN be more right than the other. (B) NO, one view CANNOT be more right than the other.

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8. Jose agrees with one books explanation of how children learn language. Pablo agrees with another books explanation of how children learn language.

Can only one of their views be right, or could both have some rightness? (A) ONLY ONE OF THE VIEWS IS RIGHT (B) BOTH VIEWS CAN BE RIGHT TO SOME DEGREE If your answer is (B): Can one view be better or more right than the other? (A) YES, one view CAN be more right than the other. (B) NO, one view CANNOT be more right than the other.

9. Jose thinks people should take responsibility for themselves. Pablo thinks people should work together to take care of each other.

Can only one of their views be right, or could both have some rightness? (A) ONLY ONE OF THE VIEWS IS RIGHT (B) BOTH VIEWS CAN BE RIGHT TO SOME DEGREE If your answer is (B): Can one view be better or more right than the other? (A) YES, one view CAN be more right than the other. (B) NO, one view CANNOT be more right than the other.

10. Jose thinks the Can only one of their views be right, or could both have some rightness? first painting they looked at is beautiful. (A) ONLY ONE OF THE VIEWS IS RIGHT (B) BOTH VIEWS CAN BE RIGHT TO SOME DEGREE Pablo thinks the second painting they If your answer is (B): Can one view be better or more right than the other? looked at is beautiful. (A) YES, one view CAN be more right than the other. (B) NO, one view CANNOT be more right than the other.

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11. Jose thinks the government should limit the number of children families are allowed to have to keep the population from getting too big. Pablo thinks families should have as many children as they choose.

Can only one of their views be right, or could both have some rightness? (A) ONLY ONE OF THE VIEWS IS RIGHT (B) BOTH VIEWS CAN BE RIGHT TO SOME DEGREE If your answer is (B): Can one view be better or more right than the other? (A) YES, one view CAN be more right than the other. (B) NO, one view CANNOT be more right than the other.

12. Jose thinks one Can only one of their views be right, or could both have some rightness? books explanation of why World War II (A) ONLY ONE OF THE VIEWS IS RIGHT began is right. (B) BOTH VIEWS CAN BE RIGHT TO SOME DEGREE Pablo thinks another If your answer is (B): Can one view be better or more right than the other? books explanation of why World War II (A) YES, one view CAN be more right than the other. began is right. (B) NO, one view CANNOT be more right than the other.

13. Jose has a particular belief about what happens after death. Pablo subscribes to a different belief about the afterlife.

Can only one of their views be right, or could both have some rightness? (A) ONLY ONE OF THE VIEWS IS RIGHT (B) BOTH VIEWS CAN BE RIGHT TO SOME DEGREE If your answer is (B): Can one view be better or more right than the other? (A) YES, one view CAN be more right than the other. (B) NO, one view CANNOT be more right than the other.

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14. Jose believes one Can only one of their views be right, or could both have some rightness? books explanation of what atoms are made (A) ONLY ONE OF THE VIEWS IS RIGHT up of. (B) BOTH VIEWS CAN BE RIGHT TO SOME DEGREE Pablo believes another books explanation of what atoms are made up of. If your answer is (B): Can one view be better or more right than the other? (A) YES, one view CAN be more right than the other. (B) NO, one view CANNOT be more right than the other.

15. Jose has a specific belief about God. Pablo conforms to a belief different and even contrary to Joses belief.

Can only one of their views be right, or could both have some rightness? (A) ONLY ONE OF THE VIEWS IS RIGHT (B) BOTH VIEWS CAN BE RIGHT TO SOME DEGREE If your answer is (B): Can one view be better or more right than the other? (A) YES, one view CAN be more right than the other. (B) NO, one view CANNOT be more right than the other.

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