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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book III, Chapters 13-19.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Based on Aristotle's explanation, what were the essential parts of a speech?
(a) The statement and validity of the argument.
(b) The statement and proof of the argument.
(c) The statement, proof, and validity of the argument.
(d) The proof and validity of the argument.

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

4. What did Aristotle think was not sought by a person displaying kindness?
(a) Compensation.
(b) Self-respect.
(c) Mutual respect.
(d) Friendship.

5. In the example provided by Aristotle, what was used to object to a common saying?
(a) A common situation.
(b) An unknown situation.
(c) A lesser known saying.
(d) Another common saying.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Aristotle prefer the periodic prose to the free-running prose?

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

3. In dealing with just and unjust actions, how did Aristotle indicate the law could be considered?

4. Who did Aristotle think must obey the general law?

5. What did Aristotle think the extent of virtues was based on?

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