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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. Which of the following was a reason that Aristotle included as a cause of pity?
(a) Luck.
(b) Undeserved punishment.
(c) Deserved punishment.
(d) Laziness.

2. Which of the following did Aristotle think were more likely to commit crimes?
(a) Ignorant people.
(b) Clever people.
(c) Weak people.
(d) Malicious people.

3. How did Aristotle define "the good"?
(a) That which is sought for its own sake.
(b) That which is sought for the well being of the country.
(c) That which is sought for the well being of an individual.
(d) That which is sought for another's sake.

4. What did Aristotle say could not be considered good?
(a) Something that is instrumental to something else.
(b) Something that is supplemental to something else.
(c) Something that is dependent on something else.
(d) Something that is relied upon by something else.

5. Besides goodness itself, what else did Aristotle indicate a political orator must deal with?
(a) Its substance.
(b) Its origin.
(c) Its degree.
(d) Its destination.

Short Answer Questions

1. As explained in Book I, Chapter 3, which type of rhetoric attempted to convince a legislature to take a particular action?

2. What was included in the special laws referenced by Aristotle?

3. As Aristotle explained, in which situations would rhetoric be useful?

4. How many forms did Aristotle think the emotional appeal could take?

5. As discussed by Aristotle, how many modes of persuasion did rhetoric use?

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