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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book III, Chapter 10-12.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In order for an enthymeme to be successful, what recommendation did Aristotle have about its conclusion?
(a) It should be short.
(b) It should not be obvious.
(c) It should be obvious.
(d) It should be long.

3. As explained by Aristotle, what comprised good?
(a) Only one main thing.
(b) Many different things.
(c) Only two main things.
(d) A few different things.

4. Why did Aristotle say that amplification and depreciation were not forms of enthymemes?
(a) They were familiar arguments.
(b) They were not logical arguments.
(c) They were not familiar arguments.
(d) They were not comprehensible arguments.

5. As discussed in Book III, Chapter 12, what should legal rhetoric blend argumentation with?
(a) Effective style.
(b) Effective delivery.
(c) A familiar delivery.
(d) A familiar style.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Aristotle think a political orator should convince an audience of their plan?

2. Based on Aristotle's explanation of the wealthy, how did wealthy people view the opinions of others about money?

3. As pointed out by Aristotle, what advantage did a speech that included a surprise have for a listener?

4. Who did Aristotle think must obey the general law?

5. Why did Aristotle think the political rhetorician should show that their proposal was in line with the audience's happiness?

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