For the Next Group of Questions, Consider the Following Argument

question 124

Multiple Choice

For the next group of questions, consider the following argument:
Despite his shortcomings, (1) Homer Simpson loves his family.And therefore (2) he is a heroic figure.That is because (3) if Homer Simpson loves his family, then he will sacrifice for them.And (4) if he will sacrifice for them, then he is a heroic figure.
-Of how many syllogistic steps does the argument consist?

• A)one
• B)two
• C)three
• D)four
• E)five

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