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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. What knowledge did Aristotle think was required by political rhetoric?
(a) At least one form of government.
(b) The most effective forms of government.
(c) Various forms of government.
(d) At least two forms of government.

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

3. Why did Aristotle think the political rhetorician should show that their proposal was in line with the audience's happiness?
(a) To help them understand it.
(b) To prevent them from forgetting it.
(c) To convince them to accept it.
(d) To encourage them to consider it.

4. Which kind of distinction was made by Aristotle between war and peace, and national defense?
(a) Complicated.
(b) Subtle.
(c) No difference.
(d) Distinct.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. As discussed by Aristotle, how many modes of persuasion did rhetoric use?

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

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?

4. What did Aristotle say could not be considered good?

5. As explained in Book I, Chapter 3, which type of rhetoric attempted to convince a legislature to take a particular action?

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