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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book III, Chapter 10-12.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What was used in the example that argued the existence of a "non-animal" in Book II, Chapter 24?
(a) Fruit.
(b) Leaf.
(c) Rock.
(d) Tree.

3. With the ethical appeal, what would the speaker be attempting to convey to the audience?
(a) Their own virtue, experiences, or authority.
(b) Their own experiences or authority.
(c) Their own virtue or authority.
(d) Their own virtue or experiences.

4. What was thought to be incorrect about the example of the misuse of the epithet that Aristotle provided?
(a) An ordinary verb was applied to an extraordinary noun.
(b) An ordinary adjective was applied to an extraordinary noun.
(c) An extraordinary adjective was applied to an ordinary noun.
(d) An extraordinary verb was applied to an ordinary noun.

5. How did Aristotle think rhetoric could be useful in terms of one's beliefs?
(a) Refinement.
(b) Confirmation.
(c) Explanation.
(d) Expansion.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Aristotle explain the binding extent of contracts?

2. What did Aristotle think was not sought by a person displaying kindness?

3. What about the past did Aristotle say that a legal orator was concerned with proving?

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

5. Using the same example in the previous question, why did Aristotle think a blossoming flower was a better choice for the metaphor?

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