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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. How did Aristotle think the political orator should be able to speak about the good?
(a) Candidly.
(b) Briefly.
(c) Extensively.
(d) Knowledgeably.

2. How many different subjects of political oratory did Aristotle discuss in Book I, Chapter 4?
(a) Three.
(b) Five.
(c) Two.
(d) Four.

3. What did Aristotle say was the chief concern of political rhetoric?
(a) What is useful.
(b) What is arguable.
(c) What is obvious.
(d) What is feasable.

4. When did Aristotle think "what is good" made one happy?
(a) Always.
(b) Occasionally.
(c) Never.
(d) Most of the time.

5. What was the difference between rhetoric and dialectic in the logical appeal?
(a) The length of the speech.
(b) The timing of the argument.
(c) The methods used.
(d) There was no difference between them.

Short Answer Questions

1. In addition to the relationships with other countries, what other part of war and peace did Aristotle explain?

2. With the ethical appeal, what would the speaker be attempting to convey to the audience?

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

4. Why might a speaker use the ethical appeal?

5. What knowledge did Aristotle think was required by political rhetoric?

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