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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 addition to the relationships with other countries, what other part of war and peace did Aristotle explain?
(a) The preparedness of a country's army.
(b) The clarification of a country's borders.
(c) The expansion of a country's army.
(d) The security of a country's borders.

2. Which one of the following was not listed by Aristotle as a form of happiness?
(a) Reputation.
(b) Honor.
(c) Virtue.
(d) Popularity.

3. In dealing with just and unjust actions, how did Aristotle indicate the law could be considered?
(a) From the point of view of only the victim.
(b) From the point of view of only the law.
(c) From neither the point of view of the victim nor the law.
(d) From the point of view of the victim or the law.

4. What was the difference between rhetoric and dialectic in the logical appeal?
(a) The methods used.
(b) The length of the speech.
(c) There was no difference between them.
(d) The timing of the argument.

5. How did Aristotle explain the binding extent of contracts?
(a) They were not binding.
(b) Only between two individuals or the courts and an individual.
(c) Only between two individuals.
(d) Only between the courts and an individual.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following would be considered an ideal target for a crime?

2. Based on the information in Book I, Chapter 12, when did people commit crimes?

3. Which one of the following was not included by Aristotle as a cause for the feeling of calmness?

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

5. What were three examples of the voluntary causes for human action listed by Aristotle?

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