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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Concerning what do Aristotle and Socrates have a disagreement regarding the things that must be avoided that have to do with one's character?
(a) Animality.
(b) Incontinence.
(c) Pride.
(d) Vice.

3. Which word adequately indicates the character of the man whose vice is in opposition to that of the braggart, according to Aristotle's description?
(a) Ironic.
(b) Congenial.
(c) Truthful.
(d) Lecherous.

4. In contrast to wishing, which is for an end, for what is choosing in Aristotle's philosophical view?
(a) Things related to the self.
(b) Things related to others.
(c) Things related to the end.
(d) Things related to the means.

5. What is demonstrated, in Aristotle's perspective, by the person who calmly bears misfortunes and sufferings?
(a) Something futile.
(b) Something beautiful.
(c) Something hideous.
(d) Something unpredictable.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which power of the soul does Aristotle describe in VI.11 as being concerned with both the beginning and the end?

2. What sort of people does Aristotle state seldom turn up in positions of power?

3. What did the Pythagoreans say is simply just?

4. With what sort of friendship is VIII.14 concerned?

5. By their intelligent deliberations, concerning what are those who have practical judgment distinguished from others, according to Aristotle's philosophical inquiry?

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