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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. How many periods of a lifetime did Aristotle discuss in Book II, Chapter 12?
(a) Two.
(b) Four.
(c) Three.
(d) Five.

2. Which of the following examples best demonstrates Aristotle's theory of possibility in Book II, Chapter 19?
(a) Snow and ice.
(b) Heat and sunshine.
(c) Clouds and rain.
(d) Thunder and lightening.

3. As explained in Book I, Chapter 10, what did the general law refer to?
(a) Unwritten laws of necessity.
(b) Unwritten laws of justice.
(c) Written laws of justice.
(d) Written laws of necessity.

4. As explained by Aristotle in Book III, Chapter 2, which type of words should a speech writer use?
(a) Words that are easily pronounced.
(b) Words whose meanings are not obvious.
(c) Words that are not easily pronounced.
(d) Words whose meanings are obvious.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What was included in the special laws referenced by Aristotle?

2. How did Aristotle describe arrhythmic prose for speech writing purposes in Book III, Chapter 1?

3. What shape was described in the example Aristotle provided for the use of description in an impressive speech?

4. What types of examples did Aristotle discuss in Book II, Chapter 20?

5. Which one of the following was not included by Aristotle in his description of young people?

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