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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. In Aristotle's opinion, which things did a criminal consider when choosing their victim?
(a) Vulnerability, value, and convenience.
(b) Vulnerability and value.
(c) Value and convenience.
(d) Vulnerability and convenience.

2. Which one of the following could be an example of the emotional appeal?
(a) Making the audience think about a different point of view.
(b) Making the audience doubt their own point of view.
(c) Making the audience tired of listening to the speech.
(d) Making the audience angry to fight a war.

3. 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 experiences or authority.
(c) Their own virtue or experiences.
(d) Their own virtue or authority.

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 formal.
(c) They were less specific.
(d) They were more specific.

5. Which of the following would be considered an ideal target for a crime?
(a) A weak, poor man.
(b) A reckless, rich man.
(c) A weak, rich man.
(d) A reckless, poor man.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Aristotle think the political orator should be able to speak about the good?

2. Why did Aristotle think the completion of a difficult task was pleasant?

3. Which type of disgraces made shame especially significant in Aristotle's opinion?

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

5. How did Aristotle think the speaker should present themselves to the audience?

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