1a: If the Chairperson answers every point as it comes up, he/she will be speaking far more than he/she is entitled. The Chair, like everyone else, should take turns speaking on the issue at hand. Ordinarily, they talk way too much, bore everybody, and waste time. Please read the material, or at least pick another answer
1b: A chairperson who doesn't think about anything but politeness is a chairperson that is going to get bullied around by the more aggressive meeting participants. He/she is going to irritate the more orderly members, waste time, and come out not only disliked but not respected. Please read the material, or at least pick another answer
1c: The better the Chairperson plans, and the more he/she sticks to the plan, the more effective the meeting will be. Leave "organic development" to gardeners. Please read the material, or at least pick another answer
1d: You're right! Please skip to the next question
1e: If the Chairperson wastes people's time, people are going to feel worse than left out or slighted. The serious ones will be upset with the Chairperson! Please read the material, or at least pick another answer
2a: The Chairperson usually calls discussion to an end and proceeds to a vote, but he/she is not the only one who can end discussion! Please read the material, or at least pick another answer
2b: It's commonly thought and often practiced that any member can end discussion on a topic just by demanding it. Actually, though, there's a procedure that needs to be followed. Please read the material, or at least pick another answer
2c: YOU'RE RIGHT! If a participant can "Call for the question," get the motion seconded, and then win a vote over it, he/she can end discussion on a motion and force a vote. Please proceed to the next question
2d: It was a trick question. The motion to end discussion is a procedural motion that cannot be debated. "Reasonable arguments" can't even be presented! Once a motion is made and seconded to end discussion, the Chairperson must immediately call for a vote on ending discussion. It's amazing how many otherwise good Chairpersons don't get this! Please read the material, or at least pick another answer
3a: It may be true that parliamentary "tricks" can be used for foul purposes, but the Chairperson who uses them probably won't survive the next election! Please read the material, or at least pick another answer
3b: Some people may look up to a strong Chairperson (other people may resent him/her) but Chairpersons should be more than just impressive. Please read the material, or at least pick another answer
3c: YOU'RE RIGHT! A good meeting makes good decisions efficiently, and a good Chairperson is needed! Thanks for working this little module. Your feedback is important.
3d: There's no shame in having rulings challenged. It's all part of the procedure for good meetings. Please read the material, or at least pick another answer