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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. Besides goodness itself, what else did Aristotle indicate a political orator must deal with?
(a) Its degree.
(b) Its destination.
(c) Its substance.
(d) Its origin.

2. How did Aristotle think the speaker should present themselves to the audience?
(a) In a way that inspired trust.
(b) In a way that appeared to be above the audience.
(c) In a way that inspired knowledge.
(d) In a way that appeared to be on the same level as the audience.

3. As explained by Aristotle in Book II, Chapter 24, what else might a person equivocate?
(a) The meaning of words.
(b) The description of events.
(c) The use of words.
(d) The order of events.

4. In Aristotle's opinion, what should a good birth lead to?
(a) Balance.
(b) Wealth.
(c) Ambition.
(d) Optimism.

5. Why might a speaker use the ethical appeal?
(a) To make their claims more credible.
(b) To make their claims easier to understand.
(c) To make their claims easier to repeat.
(d) To make their claims more complicated.

Short Answer Questions

1. What knowledge did Aristotle think was required by political rhetoric?

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

3. Which tactic was not included as something that an epideictic rhetorician might use?

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

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

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