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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 of the following was a reason that Aristotle included as a cause of pity?
(a) Laziness.
(b) Undeserved punishment.
(c) Luck.
(d) Deserved punishment.

2. Continuing the theme of Aristotle's logic, what could be used to deduce the impossible?
(a) The possible.
(b) Facts and opinions.
(c) Facts and speculation.
(d) Other impossibilities.

3. What did Aristotle think the extent of virtues was based on?
(a) Certain circumstances.
(b) Past actions.
(c) Certain accomplishments.
(d) Past associations.

4. Which one of the following was not included by Aristotle in Book III, Chapter 4, in his discussion of what differentiated a simile from a metaphor?
(a) They used different rules.
(b) They tended to be more complex.
(c) They tended to be more involved.
(d) They used "like" or "as."

5. How many non-technical means of persuasion did Aristotle discuss in Book I, Chapter 15?
(a) Two.
(b) Four.
(c) Five.
(d) Three.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Aristotle think was irrelevant to the feeling of indignation?

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

3. What was thought to be incorrect about the example of the misuse of the epithet that Aristotle provided?

4. What did Aristotle think was the intent of all voluntary actions?

5. What reason did Aristotle give for the difficulty in using the enthymeme in political oratory?

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