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

2. According to Aristotle, how did people in their prime view success?
(a) It was not improbable.
(b) It was probable.
(c) It was not impossible.
(d) It was not possible.

3. How did Aristotle define that which is unpleasant?
(a) The opposite of pleasure.
(b) The opposite to any of the things that have been determined to be pleasant.
(c) The opposite to certain things that have been determined to be pleasant.
(d) The opposite of good.

4. Which view did Aristotle think people in their prime had of money?
(a) A correct view.
(b) A view that was mostly correct, but incorrect in some ways.
(c) A view that was mostly incorrect, but correct in some ways.
(d) An incorrect view.

5. What did Aristotle think orators should be careful of when writing their speeches?
(a) Not to make them overly informative.
(b) To make them under ten minutes in length.
(c) To make them over ten minutes in length.
(d) Not to make them overly poetic.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Aristotle say that metaphors were useful in a speech?

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

3. Which of the following examples best demonstrates Aristotle's theory of possibility in Book II, Chapter 19?

4. How often did Aristotle think complex words should be used in a speech?

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

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