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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following does Aristotle not list as a theory of that by which happiness comes about?
(a) Learning.
(b) Training.
(c) Divine providence.
(d) Biological nature.

2. What causes a distortion to come about in most people, according to the opinion of Aristotle in III.4?
(a) The inactivity of the mind.
(b) The activity of the will.
(c) The action of pleasure.
(d) The action of pain.

3. According to Aristotle, to what degree do the fortunes of one's family and friends likely impact the deceased?
(a) No amount at all.
(b) An almost infinite amount.
(c) A small degree.
(d) A great degree.

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

5. Living in accordance with virtue can be said to be what, according to Aristotle?
(a) Almost impossible.
(b) Always difficult.
(c) Pleasant in itself.
(d) Remarkably easy.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the opinion of Aristotle, what is the governing and most masterful art under which all others fall, according to I.2?

2. How many conditions does Aristotle list as necessary for an act to be performed virtuously?

3. With what two conditions is courage principally concerned, according to Aristotle?

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

5. Where is the source of a willing act located, according to Aristotle?

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