var killers = new Array(

"A spoken message has three components: verbal (the words you use to express your ideas), vocal (how you sound), and visual (what people see). Approximately what percent does the verbal component contribute to the speaker's believability?$$A.	Less than 10 percent%%B.	30 percent^^C. 50 percent&&D. More than 90 percent",

"Eye contact is critical in both one-on-one and group communication situations. What is the optimum length of time to maintain eye contact?$$A. 1-2 seconds%%B. 5-10 seconds^^C. 30 seconds&&D. 1 minute or more",

"After listening to a 10-minute oral presentation, the average listener has heard, understood, accurately evaluated and retained about ____ percentage of what was said.$$A. 10 percent%%B. 25 percent^^C. 50 percent&&D. 90 percent",

"Visual aids are generally ineffective tools in business and sales presentations.$$A. True%%B. False<!--^^&&-->",

"People begin to make up their minds about others within _____ of first meeting them.$$A. 10 seconds%%B. 30 seconds^^C. 1 minute&&D. 20 minutes",

"Americans frequently identify public speaking as one of their greatest fears. The best protection against nervousness is:$$A. To rely on drugs or alcohol to calm your nerves.%%B. To tell the audience that you are uncomfortable speaking before groups^^C. To memorize your presentation.&& D. To know your subject matter cold.",

"In business presentations, it is best to:$$A. Tell a joke to break the ice.%%B. Use humorous stories or anecdotes that tie into your message or are <BR>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;relevant to the situation.^^C. Either of the above.&&D. Avoid humor altogether.",

"When making a business presentation to a group of people, you should:$$A. Let your eyes sweep across the audience from side to side.%%B. Look at one person long enough to deliver one complete thought, then more to another <BR>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;individual and repeat the process.^^C. Focus your eyes (and voice) on the people sitting in the back row.&&D. Make contact with faces rather than eyes.",

"Of the following characteristics that make someone credible, which account for half of a person's credibility and are assessed in the first 30 seconds?$$A. Empathy/Caring%%B. Competence/Expertise^^C. Honesty/Openness&&D. Commitment/Dedication",

"When delivering a presentation, the average speaker needs to increase his or her energy level approximately ______ percentage.$$A. 10 percent%%B. 25 percent^^C. 50 percent&&D. 75 percent",

"There is a scientifically tested formula for success in persuasion.$$A. True%%B. False<!--^^&&-->",

"Who among the following public figures is the least effective communicator?$$A. John Madden (Fox sports commentator)%%B. Dan Rather (CBS news anchor)^^C. Oprah Winfrey (TV talk show host)&&D. Matt Lauer (<I>Today</I> show co-host)"

);

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'a',
'b',
'c',
'b',
'a',
'd',
'b',
'b',
'a',
'c',
'a',
'b'

);


