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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 often did Aristotle think complex words should be used in a speech?
(a) Rarely.
(b) Frequently.
(c) Occasionally.
(d) Never.

2. How many non-technical means of persuasion did Aristotle discuss in Book I, Chapter 15?
(a) Five.
(b) Two.
(c) Four.
(d) Three.

3. Based on Aristotle's explanation of the wealthy, how did wealthy people view the opinions of others about money?
(a) They thought that most people were incapable of understanding their view of money.
(b) They thought that everyone disagreed with their view of money.
(c) They thought that most people understood their view of money, but did not understand the reasons for it.
(d) They thought that everyone shared their view of money.

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

5. Using an example of the similarities or differences between parents and their children, how did Aristotle describe Socrates' children?
(a) Rational.
(b) Irrational.
(c) Intelligent.
(d) Foolish.

Short Answer Questions

1. Focusing on what they found useful, what did Aristotle say older people cared less about?

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

3. According to Aristotle, what was the general difference between enthymemes and examples?

4. Continuing the theme of Aristotle's logic, what could be used to deduce the impossible?

5. What did Aristotle think orators should be careful of when writing their speeches?

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