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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 did Aristotle think were more likely to commit crimes?
(a) Ignorant people.
(b) Clever people.
(c) Weak people.
(d) Malicious people.

2. What shape was described in the example Aristotle provided for the use of description in an impressive speech?
(a) Triangle.
(b) Rectangle.
(c) Circle.
(d) Square.

3. In contrast to syllogism, how did Aristotle explain the difference between the arguments in enthymemes?
(a) They were less specific.
(b) They were less formal.
(c) They were more specific.
(d) They were more formal.

4. In Aristotle's opinion, why were many people not swayed by sound arguments?
(a) They were too emotional.
(b) They were too educated.
(c) They were too uneducated.
(d) They were not emotional enough.

5. How many periods of a lifetime did Aristotle discuss in Book II, Chapter 12?
(a) Five.
(b) Four.
(c) Three.
(d) Two.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Aristotle define calmness?

2. Which one of the following was not included by Aristotle in the forms of surprises he mentioned?

3. Why did Aristotle consider metaphors to be useful in Book III, Chapter 10?

4. What were three examples of the voluntary causes for human action listed by Aristotle?

5. As explained by Aristotle in Book I, Chapter 10, what was the concern of the legal rhetorician?

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