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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 4, Book 4: Chapter 2, Oligarchy, Tyranny & Deceit in Politics.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Aristotle says that in tyranny, personal power, and which of the following, hold sway irrespective of the law.
(a) Money.
(b) Individuality.
(c) Prestige.
(d) Military might.

2. Absolute monarchs have what type of authority?
(a) Sacred authority.
(b) Divine right.
(c) Secular authority.
(d) Full authority.

3. In Sparta, the military could not station men on what kind of land?
(a) Government land.
(b) Farm land.
(c) Dowry land.
(d) Animal grazing land.

4. Aristotle says that holding property in common, in communal status, leads to what?
(a) Fighting.
(b) Dishonor.
(c) Cheating.
(d) Neglect.

5. How old do people have to be to be on the Board of Elders?
(a) Over 70.
(b) Over 60.
(c) Over 65.
(d) Over 75.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the greatest number of people Aristotle uses in the exercises in his book?

2. Aristotle thinks that the constitution of the Lacedaemonians is what?

3. Absolute monarchs are people whose rule is very much like what?

4. Aristotle says that a king should be highly what, towards his subjects?

5. Aristotle says that kings and tyrants are what?

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