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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 one of the following was not included in Aristotle's recommendations for orators on how to write and speak their arguments?
(a) Non-logical means.
(b) Convincing delivery.
(c) Eloquent style.
(d) Abundance of detail.

2. Which one of the following was not included by Aristotle as a cause for the feeling of calmness?
(a) When someone has helped a person.
(b) When someone does not associate with anyone.
(c) When someone is not known well by a person.
(d) When someone has been wronged in an unintentional way.

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

4. Concerning the elicitation of the praise or blame of an audience, what was epideictic rhetoric also called by Aristotle?
(a) Ceremonial.
(b) Unceremonial.
(c) Irresponsible.
(d) Responsible.

5. Which type(s) of happiness was Aristotle referring to in Book I, Chapter 5?
(a) Individual happiness, equal happiness, and prosperity for the country.
(b) Equal happiness.
(c) Prosperity for the country.
(d) Individual happiness.

Short Answer Questions

1. Focusing on what they found useful, what did Aristotle say older people cared less about?

2. As pointed out by Aristotle, what advantage did a speech that included a surprise have for a listener?

3. Besides goodness itself, what else did Aristotle indicate a political orator must deal with?

4. How did Aristotle define calmness?

5. Which one of the following would be an example of a fallacious enthymeme?

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