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

2. Why did Aristotle prefer the periodic prose to the free-running prose?
(a) Free-running prose had fallen out of fashion.
(b) Periodic prose was easier to use.
(c) Periodic prose was more familiar.
(d) Free-running prose had just been introduced.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which view did Aristotle think people in their prime had of money?

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

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

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

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

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