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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 did Aristotle think a political orator should convince an audience of their plan?
(a) By showing that it was better than all other options.
(b) By showing that it was just as good as most other options.
(c) By showing that it was just as good as all other options.
(d) By showing that it was better than most other options.

2. What description of the ethical appeal was given by Aristotle?
(a) Appeal to the speaker's intent.
(b) Appeal to the speaker's associations.
(c) Appeal to the speaker's character.
(d) Appeal to the speaker's past.

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

4. With the ethical appeal, what would the speaker be attempting to convey to the audience?
(a) Their own virtue, experiences, or authority.
(b) Their own virtue or authority.
(c) Their own virtue or experiences.
(d) Their own experiences or authority.

5. How did Aristotle think the political orator should be able to speak about the good?
(a) Extensively.
(b) Briefly.
(c) Candidly.
(d) Knowledgeably.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which kind of distinction was made by Aristotle between war and peace, and national defense?

3. In addition to the relationships with other countries, what other part of war and peace did Aristotle explain?

4. Concerning the elicitation of the praise or blame of an audience, what was epideictic rhetoric also called by Aristotle?

5. How did Aristotle define democracy in Book 2, Chapter 8?

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