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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book II, Chapters 1-11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Aristotle think rhetoric could be useful in terms of one's beliefs?
(a) Expansion.
(b) Refinement.
(c) Explanation.
(d) Confirmation.

2. How many causes of human action did Aristotle detail in Book I, Chapter 10?
(a) Seven.
(b) Five.
(c) Eight.
(d) Ten.

3. What did Aristotle think was not sought by a person displaying kindness?
(a) Self-respect.
(b) Friendship.
(c) Mutual respect.
(d) Compensation.

4. What did Aristotle think was irrelevant to the feeling of indignation?
(a) Outrage.
(b) Unearned fortune.
(c) Social status.
(d) Anger.

5. Besides goodness itself, what else did Aristotle indicate a political orator must deal with?
(a) Its substance.
(b) Its origin.
(c) Its destination.
(d) Its degree.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Aristotle think was the intent of all voluntary actions?

2. Why might a speaker use the ethical appeal?

3. In Aristotle's opinion, which things did a criminal consider when choosing their victim?

4. What was included in the special laws referenced by Aristotle?

5. Which one of the following assessments did Aristotle use to support his analysis in Book I, Chapter 7?

(see the answer key)

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