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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Aristotle's view, what virtue necessarily accompanies or is within the virtue of magnificence?
(a) Piety.
(b) Generosity.
(c) Temperance.
(d) Justice.

2. How many types of virtue does Aristotle claim exist at the beginning of Book II?
(a) One.
(b) Three.
(c) Two.
(d) Seven.

3. Aristotle states that as a child needs an instructor, so too do the desiring parts of the soul need what?
(a) A body.
(b) Freedom.
(c) Rest.
(d) Reason.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. For Aristotle, the good of the human person is the activity of the soul in accordance with what?

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

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

4. According to Aristotle, to what degree do the fortunes of one's family and friends likely impact the deceased?

5. What characterizes the mean condition between the two extremes discussed in IV.7?

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