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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. What is defined as things for rest and relaxation but does not make a good end in itself?
2. Aristotle wants people to cultivate the skill of playing instruments and what?
3. Aristotle posits that happiness rests on what, for its manifestation within the human life?
4. Aristotle says that democracies mistakenly assume that equality in one area means what?
5. Unarmed and lightly armed combat is typically the preserve of whom, according to Aristotle?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why do oligarchs tend to come from the wealthy?
2. What is the sign of a healthy state for Aristotle?
3. What does Aristotle think about the vulnerability of monarchies to tyranny?
4. According to Aristotle, how should the curriculum for education of young children be chosen?
5. Why does Aristotle argue for the development of a spiritual character for each person?
6. What is a representation issue where factions might occur?
7. What is the purpose of a communal meal?
8. What does Aristotle believe the relationship between virtue and prosperity is?
9. Why does Aristotle think that political factions emerge?
10. What questions does Aristotle want answered about the courts in each state?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
What are the six kinds of constitutions Aristotle believes in and what are their consequences for the city-state? Use Aristotle's examples in support of your answer.
Essay Topic 2
What are Aristotle's 5 categories for the role of the state, and how does he justify the state being involved in each area? To what goal is the state involved? Cite Aristotle's work to support your answer.
Essay Topic 3
What is the virtue of a city-state for Aristotle? How is this similar to, or different from, what Aristotle believes is the virtue of a person? Support your answer with examples from the text.
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