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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. In order to object to an argument using Aristotle's explanations, how might it be attacked?
(a) Humorously.
(b) Directly.
(c) Scientifically.
(d) Rationally.

2. What did Aristotle think anger was always directed towards?
(a) A specific person or group, or a specific circumstance.
(b) A specific person.
(c) A specific circumstance.
(d) A group of people.

3. Based on Aristotle's explanation, why was it not possible to be angry at humanity in general?
(a) Because it was impossible for humanity to have wronged a single person.
(b) Because it was impossible for a single person to understand any unfairness by humanity.
(c) Because it was impossible for humanity to be unfair in general.
(d) Because it was impossible for humanity to have incited fear from a single person.

4. Why did Aristotle think the universal law was higher than the special law?
(a) It always changes.
(b) It never changes.
(c) It changes for the better.
(d) It rarely changes.

5. With the ethical appeal, what would the speaker be attempting to convey to the audience?
(a) Their own experiences or authority.
(b) Their own virtue, experiences, or authority.
(c) Their own virtue or experiences.
(d) Their own virtue or authority.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Aristotle, what was the general difference between enthymemes and examples?

2. Which of the following examples best demonstrates Aristotle's theory of possibility in Book II, Chapter 19?

3. What was included in the special laws referenced by Aristotle?

4. How many non-technical means of persuasion did Aristotle discuss in Book I, Chapter 15?

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

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