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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1, Additional Characteristics of the State & the Role of the Philosopher in the State.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Aristotle defines the second sign of social and political liberty as what?
(a) Speaking in the manner one chooses.
(b) Living in the manner one chooses.
(c) Educating one's children in the manner one chooses.
(d) Moving around in the manner one chooses.

2. Aristotle advocates development of the spiritual character virtues within every individual as a means to what?
(a) Further the state.
(b) Create a sense of virtue.
(c) Educate the people.
(d) Instill pride.

3. Aristotle believes that the ruler must have the virtue of being able to create the desired result, which is defined as what?
(a) Increase in prestige for the state.
(b) Increase in resources for the state.
(c) Continued survival of the state.
(d) Good conditions for the entire state.

4. Aristotle says that to treat people who act on behaviors which cause crime, they should pursue and study what?
(a) Law.
(b) Science.
(c) Drama.
(d) Philosophy.

5. What is the method of acquisition involved in the accumulation of livestock animals?
(a) Stock hoarding.
(b) Stock rearing.
(c) Livestock hoarding.
(d) Livestock rearing.

Short Answer Questions

1. Plato thought that the wives of the two highest social class should be what?

2. According to Aristotle, what will be greatest amongst those of superior intellect and character?

3. Aristotle says that the poor need to make sure they do what to the rich?

4. The text of Aristotle's politics is divided into what?

5. Aristotle thinks that the craftsman who tries to make laws will do what?

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