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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do the natural sorts of active conditions of the human person need, by Aristotle's observations, in order to be used for the good?
(a) Governance.
(b) Camaraderie.
(c) Fear.
(d) Moral virtue.

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

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

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

5. How many senses of the word "good" does Aristotle discuss in VII.12?
(a) Seven.
(b) Six.
(c) Eight.
(d) Two.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. By what is the mean determined, according to Aristotle's analysis in the beginning of Book VI?

3. Concerning what do Aristotle and Socrates have a disagreement regarding the things that must be avoided that have to do with one's character?

4. Aristotle states that the good of one person is also, to a different degree, the good of what according to I.2?

5. What determines the proper level of affection that one ought to give another, according to Aristotle?

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