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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book I, Chapters 10-15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In contrast to syllogism, how did Aristotle explain the difference between the arguments in enthymemes?
(a) They were less specific.
(b) They were more specific.
(c) They were less formal.
(d) They were more formal.

2. What did Aristotle think was the intent of all voluntary actions?
(a) Some apparent recognition or pleasure.
(b) Some apparent good, recognition, or pleasure.
(c) Some apparent good or pleasure.
(d) Some apparent good or recognition.

3. Based on the information in Book I, Chapter 12, when did people commit crimes?
(a) When they thought the reward was as big as the risk of punishment.
(b) When they thought the risk of punishment was nonexistent.
(c) When they refused to think about the risk of punishment.
(d) When they thought the reward to be gained outweighed the risk of punishment.

4. What was another word used for "legal" in Aristotle's discussion of legal rhetoric?
(a) Civil.
(b) Forensic.
(c) Political.
(d) Lawful.

5. Concerning the elicitation of the praise or blame of an audience, what was epideictic rhetoric also called by Aristotle?
(a) Responsible.
(b) Unceremonial.
(c) Ceremonial.
(d) Irresponsible.

Short Answer Questions

1. As explained in Book I, Chapter 3, which type of rhetoric attempted to convince a legislature to take a particular action?

2. Which one of the following was an example of national defense provided in Book I, Chapter 4?

3. What did Aristotle say was the chief concern of political rhetoric?

4. Included in Aristotle's definition of a rhetorician, which parts of a claim should be adapted to a situation?

5. In dealing with just and unjust actions, how did Aristotle indicate the law could be considered?

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