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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. With the beginnings of what consideration does Aristotle end the Ethics?
(a) Metaphysics.
(b) The human soul.
(c) Political states.
(d) Virtuous men.

3. According to Aristotle, by what means do particulars, with which practical judgment is concerned, become known?
(a) Experiences.
(b) Reasonings.
(c) Intuitions.
(d) Divinations.

4. Which kind of incontinence is least blameless, according to Aristotle's claims in VII.6?
(a) That from desires.
(b) That from spiritedness.
(c) That from viciousness.
(d) That from scheming.

5. What quality does Aristotle state is involved in friendship in IX.6?
(a) Severity of character.
(b) Altruisim.
(c) Like-mindedness.
(d) A lack of jealousy.

Short Answer Questions

1. For what does Aristotle blame people when it comes to money, honor, victory, and gain?

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

3. With what state of man's character is VII.5 concerned?

4. In what relationship, according to Aristotle, does friendship naturally appear?

5. Near the end of X.3, Aristotle says that no one would choose to live their lives having the thinking of what sort of person?

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