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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book I, Chapters 4-9.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. As Aristotle explained, in which situations would rhetoric be useful?
(a) Situations where dialectic would be misunderstood.
(b) Situations where dialectic would be inappropriate.
(c) Situations where dialectic would be understood.
(d) Situations where dialectic would also be appropriate.

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

5. Concerning the elicitation of the praise or blame of an audience, what was epideictic rhetoric also called by Aristotle?
(a) Ceremonial.
(b) Responsible.
(c) Unceremonial.
(d) Irresponsible.

Short Answer Questions

1. In contrast to syllogism, how did Aristotle explain the difference between the arguments in enthymemes?

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

3. When did Aristotle think "what is good" made one happy?

4. What definition did Aristotle provide for rhetoric in Book I, Chapter 2?

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

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