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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 is NOT characteristic of Aristotle's magnanimous man?
(a) A deep voice.
(b) Anxiety.
(c) Lack of wonderment.
(d) Slowness of movement.

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

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

4. How many conditions does Aristotle list as necessary for an act to be performed virtuously?
(a) Twelve.
(b) One.
(c) Five.
(d) Three.

5. According to Aristotle, what is the mean condition between the vices of wastefulness and stinginess?
(a) Fortitude.
(b) Temperance.
(c) Generosity.
(d) Prudence.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. By doing what, in the opinion of Aristotle, does man make himself a certain sort of person?

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

4. In how many ways are things called courage according to Aristotle in Book Three?

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

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