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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. 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 understood their view of money, but did not understand the reasons for it.
(b) They thought that everyone disagreed with their view of money.
(c) They thought that everyone shared their view of money.
(d) They thought that most people were incapable of understanding their view of money.

2. In dealing with just and unjust actions, how did Aristotle indicate the law could be considered?
(a) From the point of view of only the victim.
(b) From the point of view of the victim or the law.
(c) From the point of view of only the law.
(d) From neither the point of view of the victim nor the law.

3. What was thought to be incorrect about the example of the misuse of the epithet that Aristotle provided?
(a) An extraordinary verb was applied to an ordinary noun.
(b) An ordinary verb was applied to an extraordinary noun.
(c) An extraordinary adjective was applied to an ordinary noun.
(d) An ordinary adjective was applied to an extraordinary noun.

4. Continuing the theme of Aristotle's logic, what could be used to deduce the impossible?
(a) Other impossibilities.
(b) The possible.
(c) Facts and opinions.
(d) Facts and speculation.

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 reward to be gained outweighed the risk of punishment.
(c) When they thought the reward was as big as the risk of punishment.
(d) When they thought the risk of punishment was nonexistent.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following were examples of the involuntary causes for human action that Aristotle outlined?

2. As explained by Aristotle in Book III, Chapter 2, which type of words should a speech writer use?

3. What were three examples of the voluntary causes for human action listed by Aristotle?

4. How many periods of a lifetime did Aristotle discuss in Book II, Chapter 12?

5. Who did Aristotle think must obey the general law?

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