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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book II, Chapters 12-22.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

2. What type of argumentation did Aristotle think the dialectic should be associated with?
(a) Proper and valid.
(b) Proper and simple.
(c) Proper, simple, and valid.
(d) Simple and valid.

3. Based on the information in Book I, Chapter1, for which side(s) of a question could rhetoric allow a person to make good cases?
(a) The side that the person agreed with.
(b) The side that the person disagreed with.
(c) Neither side.
(d) Both sides.

4. How did Aristotle define "the good"?
(a) That which is sought for the well being of an individual.
(b) That which is sought for its own sake.
(c) That which is sought for another's sake.
(d) That which is sought for the well being of the country.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In what type of person did Aristotle explain there was an especially strong temptation to commit crimes?

2. What did Aristotle think was irrelevant to the feeling of indignation?

3. What explanation of justice did Aristotle provide?

4. What did Aristotle think a political orator should be aware of?

5. Which one of the following could be an example of the emotional appeal?

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