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

2. Which one of the following was an example of national defense provided in Book I, Chapter 4?
(a) Strategy.
(b) Risks.
(c) Fortifications.
(d) Previous battles.

3. Why might a speaker use the ethical appeal?
(a) To make their claims more complicated.
(b) To make their claims more credible.
(c) To make their claims easier to understand.
(d) To make their claims easier to repeat.

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

5. How did Aristotle think rhetoric could be useful in terms of one's beliefs?
(a) Explanation.
(b) Refinement.
(c) Confirmation.
(d) Expansion.

Short Answer Questions

1. As discussed by Aristotle, how many modes of persuasion did rhetoric use?

2. As explained in Book I, Chapter 3, which type of rhetoric attempted to convince a legislature to take a particular action?

3. According to Aristotle in Book I, Chapter 1, what was not a concern of rhetoric?

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

5. What did Aristotle say was the chief concern of political rhetoric?

(see the answer key)

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