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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 was the intent of all voluntary actions?
(a) Some apparent good or recognition.
(b) Some apparent good, recognition, or pleasure.
(c) Some apparent recognition or pleasure.
(d) Some apparent good or pleasure.

2. Which one of the following assessments did Aristotle use to support his analysis in Book I, Chapter 7?
(a) Some things are better than others.
(b) Some things are similar to others.
(c) Some things are not better than others.
(d) Some things are different than others.

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

4. Which cause of human action did Aristotle mention as always being unpleasant?
(a) Habit.
(b) Compulsion.
(c) Anger.
(d) Appetite.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In Aristotle's opinion, which things did a criminal consider when choosing their victim?

3. What was another word used for "legal" in Aristotle's discussion of legal rhetoric?

4. When did Aristotle think "what is good" made one happy?

5. Which of the following were examples of the involuntary causes for human action that Aristotle outlined?

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