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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. How did Aristotle define calmness?
(a) The opposite of excitement.
(b) The same as boredom.
(c) The same as normal.
(d) The opposite of anger.

2. Which characteristic did Aristotle think separated powerful people and wealthy people in general?
(a) Virtue.
(b) Reliability.
(c) Knowledge.
(d) Consistency.

3. How many different subjects of political oratory did Aristotle discuss in Book I, Chapter 4?
(a) Four.
(b) Two.
(c) Three.
(d) Five.

4. Which one of the following would be an example of a fallacious enthymeme?
(a) To mistake the part of the whole for the whole's previous part.
(b) To mistake the whole for another whole.
(c) To mistake the whole for the part.
(d) To mistake the part for another part.

5. As explained in Book I, Chapter 10, what did the general law refer to?
(a) Written laws of necessity.
(b) Written laws of justice.
(c) Unwritten laws of justice.
(d) Unwritten laws of necessity.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the example provided by Aristotle, what was used to object to a common saying?

2. Using an example of the similarities or differences between parents and their children, how did Aristotle describe Socrates' children?

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

4. Although a refutative enthymeme might be more effective in a certain sense, how did Aristotle describe all enthymemes?

5. What did Aristotle say was the chief concern of political rhetoric?

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