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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. With which of the following is politics imminently concerned, as described by Aristotle in I.3?
(a) The codification of law.
(b) Foreign affairs.
(c) The nature of justice.
(d) The nature of power.

2. Which of the following aptly describes virtues and vices in a manner consistent with Aristotle's description?
(a) Intellectual states.
(b) Feelings.
(c) Active conditions.
(d) Predispositions.

3. What is the virtuous disposition most directly concerned, for Aristotle, with playfulness and humor?
(a) Wit.
(b) Charm.
(c) Wisdom.
(d) Pleasantness.

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

5. According to Aristotle, the highest good must be something that is what?
(a) Difficult to obtain.
(b) Incomplete.
(c) Complete.
(d) Easily obtained.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what do most people take refuge, according to the theory proposed by Aristotle, rather than perform virtuous acts?

2. Living in accordance with virtue can be said to be what, according to Aristotle?

3. In I.12, Aristotle states that praise belongs properly to what?

4. How many types of virtue does Aristotle claim exist at the beginning of Book II?

5. Aristotle states in I.6 that it is nobler to give the higher honor to which of the following?

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