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

2. From the information in Book II, Chapter 1, what should a speaker do in order to put the audience in a certain frame of mind?
(a) Manipulate their emotions.
(b) Challenge them.
(c) Compliment them.
(d) Ask them questions.

3. In Aristotle's opinion, which things did a criminal consider when choosing their victim?
(a) Value and convenience.
(b) Vulnerability and convenience.
(c) Vulnerability, value, and convenience.
(d) Vulnerability and value.

4. In Aristotle's opinion, what should a good birth lead to?
(a) Ambition.
(b) Wealth.
(c) Balance.
(d) Optimism.

5. According to Aristotle, how was the structure of text conveyed in the periodic prose?
(a) By the length of each sentence and the tone of the orator's voice.
(b) By the flow of words, the length of each sentence, and the tone of the orator's voice.
(c) By the flow of words and the length of each sentence.
(d) By the flow of words and the tone of the orator's voice.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Aristotle's opinion about using compound words in a speech?

2. As explained in Book III, Chapter 3, in what way did writers misuse the epithet?

3. As pointed out by Aristotle, what advantage did a speech that included a surprise have for a listener?

4. Which characteristic did Aristotle think separated powerful people and wealthy people in general?

5. How did Aristotle differentiate between crime and punishment?

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