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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. How did Aristotle define democracy in Book 2, Chapter 8?
(a) Three branches of a government.
(b) The freedom of its citizens.
(c) Two forms of government.
(d) A representative elected by the majority.

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

3. Which one of the following was not included by Aristotle as a cause for the feeling of calmness?
(a) When someone is not known well by a person.
(b) When someone does not associate with anyone.
(c) When someone has been wronged in an unintentional way.
(d) When someone has helped a person.

4. According to Aristotle, what was the orator's chief goal?
(a) To convince the audience to make a certain decision.
(b) To provide enough facts to support their argument.
(c) To discredit any opposing arguments.
(d) To make a sound argument.

5. As Aristotle explained, in which situations would rhetoric be useful?
(a) Situations where dialectic would be understood.
(b) Situations where dialectic would also be appropriate.
(c) Situations where dialectic would be misunderstood.
(d) Situations where dialectic would be inappropriate.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. How many non-technical means of persuasion did Aristotle discuss in Book I, Chapter 15?

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

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

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