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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. As explained in Book I, Chapter 10, what did the general law refer to?
(a) Written laws of justice.
(b) Unwritten laws of necessity.
(c) Written laws of necessity.
(d) Unwritten laws of justice.

2. What was included in the special laws referenced by Aristotle?
(a) Some of the logical opinions of a political body.
(b) All of the logical opinions of a political body.
(c) All of the explicit statutes of a political body.
(d) Some of the explicit statutes of a political body.

3. As explained by Aristotle in Book I, Chapter 10, what was the concern of the legal rhetorician?
(a) Neither proving nor disproving wrongdoing.
(b) Only disproving wrongdoing.
(c) Either proving or disproving wrongdoing.
(d) Only proving wrongdoing.

4. How did Aristotle think the speaker should present themselves to the audience?
(a) In a way that appeared to be above the audience.
(b) In a way that appeared to be on the same level as the audience.
(c) In a way that inspired trust.
(d) In a way that inspired knowledge.

5. According to Aristotle, what was the orator's chief goal?
(a) To discredit any opposing arguments.
(b) To convince the audience to make a certain decision.
(c) To make a sound argument.
(d) To provide enough facts to support their argument.

Short Answer Questions

1. In dealing with just and unjust actions, how did Aristotle indicate the law could be considered?

2. Which cause of human action did Aristotle mention as always being unpleasant?

3. What did Aristotle think was the intent of all voluntary actions?

4. According to Aristotle, what act should the political rhetorician be concerned with?

5. What did Aristotle think a political orator should be aware of?

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