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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what does Aristotle say modern comedy consists, in IV.8?
(a) Puns.
(b) Subtlety.
(c) Slapstick.
(d) Foul language.

2. Which of the powers of the soul that Aristotle claims is used to disclose truth is directed at the sources of truth?
(a) Knowledge.
(b) Intellect.
(c) Practical judgment.
(d) Wisdom.

3. How many powers of the soul does Aristotle claim disclose truth by discursive reasoning?
(a) Nine.
(b) Five.
(c) Four.
(d) Two.

4. In addition to vices of the soul, what other negative condition does Aristotle say comes about willingly in some people, in III.5?
(a) Public indecency.
(b) Insufficiency of the intellect.
(c) Corruptions of the body.
(d) Corruptions of the community.

5. The attainment of serious moral stature is described by Aristotle in II.9 as being what?
(a) Almost impossible.
(b) Hard work.
(c) Natural.
(d) Impractical.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the virtuous disposition most directly concerned, for Aristotle, with playfulness and humor?

2. Which word adequately indicates the character of the man whose vice is in opposition to that of the braggart, according to Aristotle's description?

3. Concerning generosity, Aristotle says what concerning not taking something offered and giving something away?

4. According to Aristotle, what is the mean condition between the vices of wastefulness and stinginess?

5. About what, concerning the virtues, might one raise a problem, as Aristotle states in VI.12?

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