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

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

3. What did the paean avoid in order to gain Aristotle's endorsement as the ideal rhythm for prose?
(a) A common meter.
(b) An indefinite meter.
(c) An uncommon meter.
(d) A definite meter.

4. What did Aristotle think was the intent of all voluntary actions?
(a) Some apparent good or recognition.
(b) Some apparent recognition or pleasure.
(c) Some apparent good, recognition, or pleasure.
(d) Some apparent good or pleasure.

5. What types of examples did Aristotle discuss in Book II, Chapter 20?
(a) Actual facts and invented facts.
(b) Actual facts, hypothetical facts, and invented facts.
(c) Hypothetical facts and invented facts.
(d) Actual facts and hypothetical facts.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Aristotle, how was the structure of text conveyed in the periodic prose?

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

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

4. Why did Aristotle think the universal law was higher than the special law?

5. Which characteristic did Aristotle think separated powerful people and wealthy people in general?

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