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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. What did Aristotle think anger was always directed towards?
(a) A specific person.
(b) A group of people.
(c) A specific person or group, or a specific circumstance.
(d) A specific circumstance.

2. As explained in Book I, Chapter 3, which type of rhetoric attempted to convince a legislature to take a particular action?
(a) National.
(b) Political.
(c) Non-political.
(d) Tactical.

3. Which one of the following could be an example of the emotional appeal?
(a) Making the audience doubt their own point of view.
(b) Making the audience tired of listening to the speech.
(c) Making the audience think about a different point of view.
(d) Making the audience angry to fight a war.

4. In order to object to an argument using Aristotle's explanations, how might it be attacked?
(a) Rationally.
(b) Humorously.
(c) Directly.
(d) Scientifically.

5. Which of the following examples best demonstrates Aristotle's theory of possibility in Book II, Chapter 19?
(a) Snow and ice.
(b) Clouds and rain.
(c) Thunder and lightening.
(d) Heat and sunshine.

Short Answer Questions

1. As both illustrations and fables utilized imagery to make a point, what type of imagery did Aristotle think fables used?

2. As explained in Book I, Chapter 14, which things should be considered when deciding the unjustness of an action?

3. In the beginning of the book, which one of the following did Aristotle indicate about rhetoric?

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

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

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