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

2. Besides proof with explicit premises, what was included in Aristotle's definition of syllogism?
(a) A conclusion.
(b) An introduction.
(c) An example.
(d) Multiple examples.

3. Besides goodness itself, what else did Aristotle indicate a political orator must deal with?
(a) Its origin.
(b) Its degree.
(c) Its destination.
(d) Its substance.

4. What explanation of justice did Aristotle provide?
(a) A well intentioned set of actions.
(b) A mean between two extremes.
(c) A well intentioned action.
(d) A means between three extremes.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Aristotle think the political rhetorician should show that their proposal was in line with the audience's happiness?

2. What type of resources available to the government did Aristotle mention in Book I, Chapter 4?

3. What description of the ethical appeal was given by Aristotle?

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

5. Based on the information in Book I, Chapter1, for which side(s) of a question could rhetoric allow a person to make good cases?

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