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

2. In addition to the relationships with other countries, what other part of war and peace did Aristotle explain?
(a) The clarification of a country's borders.
(b) The expansion of a country's army.
(c) The security of a country's borders.
(d) The preparedness of a country's army.

3. Which tactic was not included as something that an epideictic rhetorician might use?
(a) Competition.
(b) Amplification.
(c) Comparison.
(d) Exaggeration.

4. Besides goodness itself, what else did Aristotle indicate a political orator must deal with?
(a) Its degree.
(b) Its destination.
(c) Its origin.
(d) Its substance.

5. According to Aristotle, what act should the political rhetorician be concerned with?
(a) The act of rejection.
(b) The act of limitation.
(c) The act of legislation.
(d) The act of ratification.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many different subjects of political oratory did Aristotle discuss in Book I, Chapter 4?

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

3. According to Aristotle's explanation, how would a speaker approach a subject when using the logical appeal?

4. Which one of the following was not listed by Aristotle as a form of happiness?

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

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