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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. What was another word used for "legal" in Aristotle's discussion of legal rhetoric?
(a) Forensic.
(b) Lawful.
(c) Political.
(d) Civil.

2. Focusing on what they found useful, what did Aristotle say older people cared less about?
(a) Honor and the past.
(b) Honor and the opinions of others.
(c) Honor, the past, and the opinions of others.
(d) The past and the opinions of others.

3. In what type of person did Aristotle explain there was an especially strong temptation to commit crimes?
(a) Someone that has already committed a crime and has been caught, but not convicted.
(b) Someone that was unaware of the punishment for committing a crime.
(c) Someone that has never committed a crime.
(d) Someone that has already committed a crime, but has not been caught.

4. How did Aristotle think rhetoric could be useful in terms of one's beliefs?
(a) Expansion.
(b) Explanation.
(c) Refinement.
(d) Confirmation.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which view did Aristotle think people in their prime had of money?

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

3. As explained in Book I, Chapter 3, which type of rhetoric attempted to convince a legislature to take a particular action?

4. Based on Aristotle's explanation, what was the difference between envy and emulation?

5. What did Aristotle think was not sought by a person displaying kindness?

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