View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For the sake of what does Aristotle state the courageous person endures the fearful?
(a) His family.
(b) The beautiful.
(c) The gods.
(d) Himself.

2. What sort of men, in Aristotle's observations, are most confident in the various situations of war?
(a) The reckless.
(b) The experienced.
(c) The ignorant.
(d) The naturally courageous.

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

4. Which of the following words least accurately describes the virtue that is the topic of IV.5?
(a) Gentleness.
(b) Passivity.
(c) Good temper.
(d) Mildness.

5. By their intelligent deliberations, concerning what are those who have practical judgment distinguished from others, according to Aristotle's philosophical inquiry?
(a) Living well.
(b) Avoiding problems.
(c) Making money.
(d) Acquiring power.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do lawmakers make citizens good in the opinion of Aristotle?

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

3. In what does Aristotle say modern comedy consists, in IV.8?

4. What sort of person is he who brings food fit for a wedding to a small dinner, according to Aristotle?

5. What is the immediate source of action, according to Aristotle in VI.2?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 217 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample