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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book VIII.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Aristotle states that one suffers injustice willingly in what situation?
(a) In situations of sacrifice.
(b) In no situation.
(c) In situations of judgment.
(d) In situations of poverty.

2. How many types of justice are discussed in V.4?
(a) One.
(b) Two.
(c) Three.
(d) Six.

3. With what sort of friendship is VIII.12 concerned?
(a) Friendship between inferiors and superiors.
(b) Friendship in a family.
(c) Friendship among women.
(d) Friendship with foreigners.

4. From Aristotle's perspective, what sort of friendship do complaints and reproaches most frequently arise?
(a) Utility.
(b) Virtue.
(c) Familial.
(d) Pleasure.

5. Where is the source of a willing act located, according to Aristotle?
(a) In oneself.
(b) External to oneself.
(c) In one's disposition.
(d) In one's nature.

Short Answer Questions

1. What causes a distortion to come about in most people, according to the opinion of Aristotle in III.4?

2. In how many ways are things called courage according to Aristotle in Book Three?

3. What virtue does Aristotle state is concerned with the same things, and is present in the same things, as friendship?

4. Aristotle states that as a child needs an instructor, so too do the desiring parts of the soul need what?

5. What does Aristotle, in VIII.5, say causes forgetfulness of friendship?

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