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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book III, Chapters 1-9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which one of the following was not included by Aristotle in his description of young people?
(a) Independent.
(b) Active.
(c) Bold.
(d) Courageous.

2. Based on the information in Book I, Chapter 12, when did people commit crimes?
(a) When they thought the risk of punishment was nonexistent.
(b) When they thought the reward was as big as the risk of punishment.
(c) When they refused to think about the risk of punishment.
(d) When they thought the reward to be gained outweighed the risk of punishment.

3. Who did Aristotle think must obey the general law?
(a) At least half of humanity.
(b) At least three quarters of humanity.
(c) All of humanity.
(d) Over half of humanity.

4. Which characteristic did Aristotle think separated powerful people and wealthy people in general?
(a) Consistency.
(b) Knowledge.
(c) Reliability.
(d) Virtue.

5. As both illustrations and fables utilized imagery to make a point, what type of imagery did Aristotle think fables used?
(a) Relevant.
(b) Fantastic.
(c) Realistic.
(d) Irrelevant.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Aristotle's opinion, why were many people not swayed by sound arguments?

2. As explained in Book III, Chapter 3, in what way did writers misuse the epithet?

3. In dealing with just and unjust actions, how did Aristotle indicate the law could be considered?

4. According to Aristotle, what was the most basic cause of pleasure?

5. Which one of the following was not included in Aristotle's recommendations for orators on how to write and speak their arguments?

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