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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. Why did Aristotle think the political rhetorician should show that their proposal was in line with the audience's happiness?
(a) To convince them to accept it.
(b) To help them understand it.
(c) To encourage them to consider it.
(d) To prevent them from forgetting it.

2. Which tactic was not included as something that an epideictic rhetorician might use?
(a) Amplification.
(b) Competition.
(c) Comparison.
(d) Exaggeration.

3. Which type of disgraces made shame especially significant in Aristotle's opinion?
(a) Individual.
(b) Moral.
(c) Financial.
(d) Collective.

4. What did Aristotle think the extent of virtues was based on?
(a) Past associations.
(b) Certain circumstances.
(c) Certain accomplishments.
(d) Past actions.

5. Who did Aristotle think calmness was felt towards?
(a) Those who a person did not feel sympathy for.
(b) Those who a person felt sorry for.
(c) Those who a person understood.
(d) Those who a person did not feel injustice against.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. How did Aristotle explain the binding extent of contracts?

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

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