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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. As explained in Book II, Chapter 4, what type of friends were people most likely to choose?
(a) Ones that associated with people different from them.
(b) Ones that associated with the same people as them.
(c) Ones that had a similar social or economic status.
(d) Ones that had a different social or economic status.

3. Included in Aristotle's definition of a rhetorician, which parts of a claim should be adapted to a situation?
(a) Speech and style, but not tone.
(b) Tone and style, but not speech.
(c) Speech, tone, and style.
(d) Speech and tone, but not style.

4. What type of argumentation did Aristotle think the dialectic should be associated with?
(a) Proper and valid.
(b) Proper, simple, and valid.
(c) Simple and valid.
(d) Proper and simple.

5. Which one of the following was not listed by Aristotle as a form of happiness?
(a) Honor.
(b) Reputation.
(c) Virtue.
(d) Popularity.

6. When did Aristotle think "what is good" made one happy?
(a) Most of the time.
(b) Never.
(c) Occasionally.
(d) Always.

7. Which of the following would be considered an ideal target for a crime?
(a) A reckless, rich man.
(b) A weak, rich man.
(c) A reckless, poor man.
(d) A weak, poor man.

8. According to Aristotle's explanation, how would a speaker approach a subject when using the logical appeal?
(a) Carefully.
(b) Directly.
(c) Indirectly.
(d) Boldly.

9. In dealing with just and unjust actions, how did Aristotle indicate the law could be considered?
(a) From the point of view of only the law.
(b) From neither the point of view of the victim nor the law.
(c) From the point of view of the victim or the law.
(d) From the point of view of only the victim.

10. Considering Aristotle's views in Book I, Chapter 2, how would the emotional appeal move an audience?
(a) Through their feelings and reason.
(b) Through their feelings, not reason.
(c) Through neither their feelings or reason.
(d) Through reason, not their feelings.

11. How did Aristotle define that which is unpleasant?
(a) The opposite to any of the things that have been determined to be pleasant.
(b) The opposite to certain things that have been determined to be pleasant.
(c) The opposite of good.
(d) The opposite of pleasure.

12. What did Aristotle say was the chief concern of political rhetoric?
(a) What is useful.
(b) What is obvious.
(c) What is arguable.
(d) What is feasable.

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

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

15. Which kind of distinction was made by Aristotle between war and peace, and national defense?
(a) No difference.
(b) Distinct.
(c) Subtle.
(d) Complicated.

Short Answer Questions

1. What explanation of justice did Aristotle provide?

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

3. What did Aristotle think anger was always directed towards?

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

5. How did Aristotle describe the feeling of friendship?

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