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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Without what power of the soul does Aristotle state there cannot be a governing part of the soul?
(a) Wisdom.
(b) Art.
(c) Intellect.
(d) Practical judgment.

2. Who, in the opinion of Aristotle, is benefited by a stingy person?
(a) The rich.
(b) No one.
(c) Everyone.
(d) Himself.

3. To whose undemonstrated statements and opinions ought people pay attention, according to Aristotle?
(a) The quick-witted and youthful.
(b) The teachers of the youth.
(c) The experienced and elderly.
(d) The wise and powerful.

4. By what is the mean determined, according to Aristotle's analysis in the beginning of Book VI?
(a) Personal choice.
(b) Law.
(c) Fate.
(d) Right reason.

5. What sort of relationship does Aristotle claim is impossible for people who do not have the quality mentioned at the beginning of IX.5?
(a) Marriage.
(b) Parenting.
(c) Mentorship.
(d) Friendship.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What two things does Aristotle define as contraries in II.8?

3. The irrational part of the soul is said by Aristotle to be how many fold?

4. Aristotle says that the magnanimous man cares more for what than for people's opinions?

5. How many kinds of things does Aristotle say there are that must be avoided, having to do with one's character?

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