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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book II, Chapters 1-11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Aristotle think anger was always directed towards?
(a) A specific circumstance.
(b) A group of people.
(c) A specific person or group, or a specific circumstance.
(d) A specific person.

2. Besides proof with explicit premises, what was included in Aristotle's definition of syllogism?
(a) An example.
(b) Multiple examples.
(c) An introduction.
(d) A conclusion.

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

4. As explained in Book I, Chapter 3, which type of rhetoric attempted to convince a legislature to take a particular action?
(a) Non-political.
(b) Tactical.
(c) National.
(d) Political.

5. How many causes of human action did Aristotle detail in Book I, Chapter 10?
(a) Five.
(b) Ten.
(c) Eight.
(d) Seven.

Short Answer Questions

1. What description of the ethical appeal was given by Aristotle?

2. Who did Aristotle think must obey the general law?

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

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

5. Which one of the following was not included by Aristotle as a cause for the feeling of calmness?

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