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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 pleasure.
(b) Some apparent good, recognition, or pleasure.
(c) Some apparent good or recognition.
(d) Some apparent recognition or pleasure.

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

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

4. According to Aristotle's explanation, how would a speaker approach a subject when using the logical appeal?
(a) Directly.
(b) Indirectly.
(c) Boldly.
(d) Carefully.

5. Which kind of distinction was made by Aristotle between war and peace, and national defense?
(a) No difference.
(b) Complicated.
(c) Subtle.
(d) Distinct.

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 did Aristotle think was not sought by a person displaying kindness?

3. In contrast to syllogism, how did Aristotle explain the difference between the arguments in enthymemes?

4. In the beginning of the book, which one of the following did Aristotle indicate about rhetoric?

5. Besides proof with explicit premises, what was included in Aristotle's definition of syllogism?

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