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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 discussed by Aristotle, how many modes of persuasion did rhetoric use?
(a) Two.
(b) Four.
(c) Five.
(d) Three.

2. How did Aristotle think a political orator should convince an audience of their plan?
(a) By showing that it was just as good as all other options.
(b) By showing that it was just as good as most other options.
(c) By showing that it was better than all other options.
(d) By showing that it was better than most other options.

3. In contrast to syllogism, how did Aristotle explain the difference between the arguments in enthymemes?
(a) They were more specific.
(b) They were more formal.
(c) They were less specific.
(d) They were less formal.

4. From the information in Book II, Chapter 1, what should a speaker do in order to put the audience in a certain frame of mind?
(a) Challenge them.
(b) Compliment them.
(c) Ask them questions.
(d) Manipulate their emotions.

5. What type of resources available to the government did Aristotle mention in Book I, Chapter 4?
(a) Financial and legal.
(b) Financial.
(c) Everything except financial.
(d) Everything except financial and legal.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many different subjects of political oratory did Aristotle discuss in Book I, Chapter 4?

2. How did Aristotle define calmness?

3. Included in Aristotle's definition of a rhetorician, which parts of a claim should be adapted to a situation?

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

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

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