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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. What type of argumentation did Aristotle think the dialectic should be associated with?
(a) Proper and simple.
(b) Proper, simple, and valid.
(c) Proper and valid.
(d) Simple and valid.

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

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

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

5. As discussed by Aristotle, how many modes of persuasion did rhetoric use?
(a) Two.
(b) Four.
(c) Five.
(d) Three.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which one of the following could be an example of the emotional appeal?

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

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

5. What was the difference between rhetoric and dialectic in the logical appeal?

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