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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. According to Aristotle's explanation, how would a speaker approach a subject when using the logical appeal?
(a) Carefully.
(b) Directly.
(c) Boldly.
(d) Indirectly.

2. Which one of the following was not listed by Aristotle as a form of happiness?
(a) Reputation.
(b) Popularity.
(c) Honor.
(d) Virtue.

3. In comparison to the other appeals, how much did Aristotle think that rhetoric resembled the dialectic in the logical appeal?
(a) Rhetoric resembled dialectic exactly in the logical appeal.
(b) Rhetoric resembled dialectic the least in the logical appeal.
(c) Rhetoric most closely resembled dialectic in the logical appeal.
(d) Rhetoric resembled dialectic the same in the logical appeal.

4. What did Aristotle think the extent of virtues was based on?
(a) Past associations.
(b) Certain accomplishments.
(c) Certain circumstances.
(d) Past actions.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. How many forms did Aristotle think the emotional appeal could take?

5. Why might a speaker use the ethical appeal?

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