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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book I, Chapters 10-15.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Which one of the following was not listed by Aristotle as a form of happiness?
(a) Reputation.
(b) Popularity.
(c) Virtue.
(d) Honor.

3. Which of the following would be considered an ideal target for a crime?
(a) A weak, poor man.
(b) A reckless, rich man.
(c) A weak, rich man.
(d) A reckless, poor man.

4. Included in Aristotle's definition of a rhetorician, which parts of a claim should be adapted to a situation?
(a) Speech and tone, but not style.
(b) Tone and style, but not speech.
(c) Speech, tone, and style.
(d) Speech and style, but not tone.

5. What did Aristotle think the extent of virtues was based on?
(a) Certain circumstances.
(b) Certain accomplishments.
(c) Past actions.
(d) Past associations.

Short Answer Questions

1. Besides goodness itself, what else did Aristotle indicate a political orator must deal with?

2. How many forms did Aristotle think the emotional appeal could take?

3. Which of the following did Aristotle think were more likely to commit crimes?

4. Concerning the elicitation of the praise or blame of an audience, what was epideictic rhetoric also called by Aristotle?

5. How did Aristotle think rhetoric could be useful in terms of one's beliefs?

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