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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. Based on the information in Book I, Chapter1, for which side(s) of a question could rhetoric allow a person to make good cases?
(a) The side that the person disagreed with.
(b) Both sides.
(c) Neither side.
(d) The side that the person agreed with.

2. How did Aristotle define "the good"?
(a) That which is sought for another's sake.
(b) That which is sought for the well being of an individual.
(c) That which is sought for its own sake.
(d) That which is sought for the well being of the country.

3. What did Aristotle think a political orator should be aware of?
(a) Only their country's imports.
(b) Their country's imports and exports.
(c) Neither their country's imports nor its exports.
(d) Only their country's exports.

4. In contrast to syllogism, how did Aristotle explain the difference between the arguments in enthymemes?
(a) They were less formal.
(b) They were more specific.
(c) They were less specific.
(d) They were more formal.

5. Concerning the elicitation of the praise or blame of an audience, what was epideictic rhetoric also called by Aristotle?
(a) Irresponsible.
(b) Unceremonial.
(c) Responsible.
(d) Ceremonial.

Short Answer Questions

1. As Aristotle explained, in which situations would rhetoric be useful?

2. As explained by Aristotle, what comprised good?

3. Which one of the following was an example of national defense provided in Book I, Chapter 4?

4. What type of resources available to the government did Aristotle mention in Book I, Chapter 4?

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

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