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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 one of the following was an example of national defense provided in Book I, Chapter 4?
(a) Fortifications.
(b) Strategy.
(c) Previous battles.
(d) Risks.

2. Who did Aristotle think must obey the general law?
(a) At least three quarters of humanity.
(b) All of humanity.
(c) Over half of humanity.
(d) At least half of humanity.

3. Included in Aristotle's definition of a rhetorician, which parts of a claim should be adapted to a situation?
(a) Speech, tone, and style.
(b) Speech and style, but not tone.
(c) Tone and style, but not speech.
(d) Speech and tone, but not style.

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

5. What was the basic method used in the a fortiori argument that Aristotle referred to in Book II, Chapter 23?
(a) To prove one thing by proving another first.
(b) To argue two entirely different things at once.
(c) To focus on several positions at once.
(d) To focus on only one position at a time.

Short Answer Questions

1. Based on Aristotle's explanation of the wealthy, how did wealthy people view the opinions of others about money?

2. How did Aristotle explain the binding extent of contracts?

3. In addition to the relationships with other countries, what other part of war and peace did Aristotle explain?

4. What did Aristotle think was irrelevant to the feeling of indignation?

5. How did Aristotle differentiate between crime and punishment?

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