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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book II, Chapters 23-26.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which type(s) of happiness was Aristotle referring to in Book I, Chapter 5?
(a) Individual happiness.
(b) Prosperity for the country.
(c) Equal happiness.
(d) Individual happiness, equal happiness, and prosperity for the country.

2. As explained by Aristotle in Book I, Chapter 10, what was the concern of the legal rhetorician?
(a) Only proving wrongdoing.
(b) Neither proving nor disproving wrongdoing.
(c) Only disproving wrongdoing.
(d) Either proving or disproving wrongdoing.

3. In Book II, Chapter 26, how many common errors did Aristotle discuss?
(a) None.
(b) One.
(c) Two.
(d) Three.

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

5. In order for an enthymeme to be successful, what recommendation did Aristotle have about its conclusion?
(a) It should not be obvious.
(b) It should be obvious.
(c) It should be long.
(d) It should be short.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Aristotle describe the feeling of friendship?

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

3. How many general forms of enthymemes were discussed by Aristotle in Book II, Chapter 23?

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

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

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